Why Prince William and Kate Refuse to Keep a ‘Yeoman’ at Home
Key takeaways
- Despite having access to an array of royal aides, the couple has made a conscious decision to strictly limit their household staff—opting completely out of traditional live-in help.
- According to royal biographer Robert Hardman in his book New King, New Court, William and Kate do not employ a traditional butler or a “gentleman’s gentleman” at their Adelaide Cottage residence in Windsor.
- The choice to forego live-in staff is a highly deliberate boundary set by the couple.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Prince William and Princess of Wales may be the future of the British monarchy, but when the palace gates close, Prince William and Kate Middleton prefer a remarkably ordinary home life. Despite having access to an array of royal aides, the couple has made a conscious decision to strictly limit their household staff—opting completely out of traditional live-in help.
According to royal biographer Robert Hardman in his book New King, New Court, William and Kate do not employ a traditional butler or a “gentleman’s gentleman” at their Adelaide Cottage residence in Windsor.
While the broader Kensington Palace support team does include a “yeoman”—a multi-tasking attendant responsible for managing everything from travel luggage to official uniforms—this staff member does not live with the family.