Want to work for the queen? Buckingham palace is hiring

The advert published on The Royal Household website reads: "This is a career pathway in hospitality that will develop your housekeeping skills and expertise. “Joining our professional

team, you'll upkeep, clean and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they're presented to their very best. "Learning from your colleagues, you'll gain

the specialist professional skills needed, always aiming for the highest standards. “And you'll take care of guests and work front-of-house to support special events too." The job

listing did not include a salary, but in March, Buckingham Palace published a similar advert which was offering £16,955-a-year to successful applicants. While the salary may seem low,

according to the listing the position could make up for it in experience. The announcement says: “In an environment where development and training is commonplace, you’ll be able to grow your

skills." The job listing also claimed that previous housekeeping or hospitality experience would be an advantage but is not essential. The Queen seems to be more interested in a

"proactive approach and ability to tackle new challenges.” The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes "33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), a 15

percent employer contribution pension scheme (with the option for flexibility - to increase contributions or draw down as salary) and meals on duty”. The position also offers "the

option to live-in with all meals provided", for which there is a salary adjustment. Training and development is encouraged and successful applicants will have access to a range of

recreational facilities in some of the world’s most famous buildings. There are vacancies available both in London and at Windsor Castle and the closing date for applications is June 13.

Janette Huskie, a Snohomish woman who worked as a housemaid for the Royal family in the 1980s said she remembers living in staff quarters on the top floor of Buckingham Palace as a thrilling

experience. She said:“I did not think I’d get the job. "The work itself was doing the usual things, like dusting, but it was very exciting."