The Royal Family's opulence is a double-edged sword.
On the one hand, it's an integral part of their appeal; the pearl necklaces, garden parties and lavish weddings are what makes them desirable, elusive, and the subject of such intense idolatry.
After all, what is the Queen without her crown jewels?
But the line between grandeur and out-of-touch isn't always crystal clear for the family, and its latest job vacancy disastrously falls into the latter.
The royals are looking for a security expert to oversee vetting procedures for those working in Buckingham Palace and other residences, including Balmoral and Sandringham.
They want someone who will "remain calm and level-headed under pressure" and can "demonstrate good judgment and sound decision making in a fast-paced environment".
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(Safe to say Prince Andrew won't be applying).
The 37.5-hour-a-week job, spread over five days and on a one-year fixed term - also requires a degree and experience in security.
But despite the family's incomprehensible wealth (we're literally talking billions), the job comes with a relatively meagre salary of £25,000 - more than £6,000 lower than the median annual earnings for full-time employees in the UK.
£4,338 of the future candidate's role will be deducted by tax and national insurance - which in turn get partly pumped back into the institution they work for. They'll also have to start paying off their student loan.
Meanwhile, the Queen and her family cost the British people £67 million a year, have weddings priced at more than £23 million and a laundry bill of £500,000.
Just imagine how much higher it would be if Andrew could sweat.
Now, everyone knows the monarchy brings money into the country - but is it an excuse to offer such low pay in comparison to their own wealth?
People are turning against the Royals and calling for the abolishment of the monarchy.
A YouGov survey published earlier this year shows more than 40 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds would prefer an elected head of the state over a king or queen.
This shift in attitude will only get worse if the monarchy doesn't drastically change its public image. If it wants to keep its shiny rings and high ceilings, it needs to give back.
Perhaps it can start by paying its workers *at least* the national average.
