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Chiara Fiorillo

Queen wants to pay someone £22K to live at Buckingham Palace and look after horses

The Queen is looking for someone to live at Buckingham Palace and look after her horses, it has been revealed.

A full-time vacancy for a "Liveried Helper" to work for the Royal Family opened earlier this month.

Accommodation is provided alongside with a salary of £22,400 per year, with the successful applicant being based at the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace.

The job's main responsibilities include taking care of the Queen's horses by exercising and training them regularly, as well getting them ready for their role in ceremonial activities.

Other duties include maintaining the stables, cleaning saddlery and harnesses to keep the Royal Mews "in the very best condition".

As part of the role, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in the ceremonial events, by assisting the coachmen with riding and driving the horses during the day.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits Kings Bruton School in Somerset (Bath Chronicle)

The advert states that the Palace is looking for a person with a passion for horses and experience of working in a yard.

The contract benefits include 33 days holiday, a 15 percent employer contribution scheme, meals and accommodation provided.

You can apply for the role on the Royal Household website .

The vacancy closes on October 10.

Interviews will be held on October 21 and 22.

The advertised role requires caring for the horses by training and exercising them at the Royal Mews (Getty Images)

Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's former secretary James Upsher has previously shared a number of for anyone applying to work for the Royal Family.

He said: "The Household serves all the countries where Her Majesty is Head of State and the Commonwealth, so your understanding and connection to parts of the world beyond the UK that connect with the Royal Family are hugely valuable to the organisation and you should stress these in your application."

Mr Upsher added it is important to mention the values you share with the Royal Family, as well as their patronages.

“If you were a Scout or a Guide, there's a Royal Patron for that.

"If you ran a marathon for Cancer Research UK, there's a Royal Patron for that," he said.

“Pretty much every positive social activity in the UK - and many beyond - have an association with Royal Family and mentioning the ones you're involved with – and that you know about the connection - can demonstrate the values you share with the Household.”

The ideal candidate should have a passion for horses and experience of working in a farm (Getty Images)

But the so-called "golden rule" is to never start the application with the words "I have always dreamed of working for the Royal Family."

"I’m afraid the recruiter for that admin job doesn't share your excitement at the pending fulfilment of childhood fantasy, they have hundreds of letters to send out and want someone who will be really really good at office admin," Mr Upsher explained.

"Of course, you should have a line mentioning your great respect for the institution, but play this one very cool to stay out of the 'no' pile."

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