Up to 100 staff from Clarence House, King Charles III's former residence, have been given a redundancy notice. The notice comes as the king and queen consort prepare to move to new residences in Buckingham Palace following Queen Elizabeth's death. The notice came by way of a letter from the King's top aide, Sir Clive Alderton.
Staff including private secretaries, the communications team, household staff and the finance office were given the notice during the service for the Queen at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. The staff will no longer be needed as Clarence House will be shut down, The Guardian reported.
The household staff supporting the former Prince of Wales' activities and interests will no longer be required. The letter however stated that those who "direct, close, personal support and advice" would remain in their roles. While those who are being let go will be given an increased redundancy payment and assistance in finding new jobs.
"Following last week's accession, the operations of the household of the former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have ceased and, as required by law, a consultation process has begun," a Clarence House spokesman said.
