The Prince of Wales and the Queen Mother are both believed to have recruited servants via the classified adverts³ section of The Lady. 

 

Less successful was the Duchess of York who once advertised for a dresser in Britain's oldest lady's weekly and appointed Jane Andrews, who was later jailed for murdering her boyfriend Tom Cressman. 

 

Now it seems that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have resorted to placing an advert² for a new housekeeper⁴ at their country home, Anmer Hall, in the pages of the illustrious magazine. 

 

According to well-placed sources, the notice that appeared on the magazine's online home page yesterday - and will today appear in print - seeking an 'experienced housekeeper for a large family home in Norfolk' is for the latest addition to William and Kate's expanding domestic staff. 

 

The advert, which would have cost around ?575 plus VAT⁵ to place, makes clear that they are looking for someone who is well versed⁶ in dealing⁷ with young children - as well as Prince George, who will turn two in July, the couple's second baby is due later next month - and their excitable spaniel, Lupo. 

 

It reads: 'Housekeeper sought for a large family home in Norfolk. We are looking for someone with previous housekeeping experience, ideally within a large private house, and preferably within a family environment with dogs.' ?

 

It says the successful applicant's main duties will include: 'cleaning all areas of the house to a high standard; caring for and maintaining the home owners' clothing; cleaning silverware and glassware; purchasing groceries and general provisions for the house; and dealing with deliveries; assisting with childcare and caring for dogs.' 

 

Unsurprisingly, the Cambridges are looking for someone who can fit into a royal household.

 

'Discretion⁸ and loyalty⁹ is paramount,' the advert reads, in addition to a valid¹⁰ UK driving licence. 

 

The new housekeeper will be required to work Monday to Friday, but must be flexible about working during the weekends. 

 

Intrudingly the annual salary on offer is not listed and applicants¹¹ are invited to write in their 'salary expectations'. 

 

It adds: 'Self-contained accommodation will be provided (suitable for a couple). The partner may be offered ad hoc maintenance work, although there is no guaranteed work provided for them.' 

 

Closing date for applications is Sunday April 5.

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