The Queen is looking to hire a maid for her official Scottish residence, but the successful applicant shouldn’t expect to be royally remunerated as the gig pays minimum wage.
The housekeeping assistant's job at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, will pay £9.50 an hour - the same as the new Living Wage, which will come into force in April.
The advertisement on the monarchy's website has two types of contracts available - one offers 40 hours a week, the other 20 hours a week.
The advert says: "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 that they are presented to their very best.
"With attention to detail you take pride in your work and aim for the highest standards.
"In an environment where training is commonplace, you will be able to grow your skills.”
The responsibilities attached to the role also involved welcoming and taking care of guests at functions.
Her Majesty is in residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse at least once a year.
It also plays host to the annual Garden Party where invited guests have an opportunity to meet and greet the monarch.
The Firm has previously come under fire for being “out of touch” in offering their workers salaries that fall below the average UK wage while costing taxpayers tens of millions a year.
Earlier this year it was announced that the Queen was looking for a new security to work at Buckingham Palace - offering a relatively meagre salary of £25,000.
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.
