An expert on the Windsor family has confirmed what is already an open secret about Prince William and the rest of the British royal family.
There is no doubt that the visible faces of the different European royal houses are all their members. However, behind them there is an entire network of workers responsible for ensuring that everything goes according to plan.
For this reason, Lecturas have contacted María José Gómez Verdú, a protocol expert, to find out how the different monarchies manage their work teams.
But this time, she has focused on Prince William and the rest of the Windsor family, one of the monarchies with the strictest and most hierarchical internal structure.
Before speaking about the British case, Gómez Verdú has made an important reflection on royal protocol. "Speaking about protocol in royal houses means diving into an invisible choreography where every gesture, uniform, greeting, and word has a purpose."
"But if the outward protocol is visible, the internal protocol, the one for those who work for these institutions, is undoubtedly the strictest and least known," she added.
A protocol expert reveals how Prince William's and the Windsor family's work team operates
As María José Gómez Verdú has pointed out, "about 1,000 people work at Buckingham Palace" (1,000 personas). She also noted that "its structure is hierarchically organized into departments."
Among these teams is the Royal Household, which brings together everyone from butlers and valets to gardeners, cooks, and archivists. "The British house even employs grooms and royal stable boys, since it still keeps active equestrian traditions," she clarified.
According to the expert, employees who begin to be part of Prince William's and his family's work team must accept a series of very clear and strict rules. This also happens in the Spanish royal house:
"One of the most striking aspects is the contractual and regulatory rigor. Those who work at Buckingham must sign strict confidentiality agreements that remain in force even after leaving the job."
Another common point between both royal houses is that "taking photographs inside the palace is not allowed." "Nor is it permitted to reveal details of internal life, schedules, or the habits of royal family members," this expert added.
In addition, there are spatial rules: "Many workers have restricted areas." "In some cases, they even have to walk in the opposite direction or through hidden corridors so as not to visually coincide with a member of the royalty," she revealed. All under the principle of "invisible service."
A clear example is the Page of the Backstairs. "A figure who acts as a personal assistant and coordinates every move of the royal members behind the scenes, ensuring that everything flows smoothly. These employees literally live behind the scenes," she revealed.