Why did King Charles' staff hit with redundancies in wake of accession? Find out here

Several Clarence House staff were notified of the threat of redundancy as they worked day and night for the King’s inheritance. The team of communications, the finance department, personal secretaries, and many other loyal household employees received the letter stating their redundancy.

The people who received the notice in the form of an official letter included:

• The private secretaries.
• The teams of finance and communication.
• Other familiar house employees of the Clarence House.

Meanwhile, a thanksgiving service was ongoing at St. Cathedral, situated in Edinburgh, on the first day of the week.


PCS, renowned as the Public and Commercial Services Union, deeply criticised the decision to announce redundancy in the period of remorse and mourning for the death of the Queen and stated the announcement to be "nothing but heartless."

It is reported that King Charles’s office will be shifted from Clarence House to the neighbouring monarch's headquarters, Buckingham Palace, after the death of the Queen. The private secretary of King Charles said the change of position for Charles and Camilla would lead to a conclusion that would shut down Clarence House. He also added that the former Prince of Wales’s self-interests and the earlier activities would not be carried out. This has shaken the staff of Clarence House inside-out.




A spokesperson of Clarence House reported that after the accession of King Charles, the work of the former Prince of Wale’s Household and Duchess of Cornwall was halted, and the consultation process was started as required by law. He said that:

• The staff of Clarence House will be given enhanced redundancy pay.
• No staff would be affected by this for at least three months.
• The administration is working on identifying alternative roles for the staff.

Frequently Asked Questions:

. What did PCS say?

• PCS put forward their disappointment regarding the timing of the announcement of Clarence House redundancy.
• The staff have been working around the clock to support the activities of the new King, and the announcement of redundancy must have been harsh for them.
• PCS will ensure that the staff have complete job security.

What do we expect from the Prince of Wales?
The PCS has also exclaimed that the needs of the Prince of Wales and his family are still not defined. They do not know what staffing and finance will be required by the Prince of Wales.