The Royal Family Is Hiring a Letter Writer — and What They Are Paying is Even Better
Between ribbon cuttings, state banquets, and endless public engagements, the royal family's to-do list is always overflowing. With King Charles and Queen Camilla barely finding a spare moment to put pen to paper, Britain's Royal Household is now looking for a senior correspondence officer to help keep the mail moving. Starting in March, the two-year contractual role involves writing letters on behalf of the senior royals, a Palace gig that offers free lunch and an annual paycheck of around $43,000.
While being a letter writer may sound like a role from another century, especially in today's digital age, working so closely with the senior royals would make for an excellent portfolio addition. The job posting reads, "Thousands of letters are addressed to The Monarch and Royal Family every year. Working as part of the Correspondence team, your challenge will be to ensure that each one receives a timely and well-composed response." The royal family's working members, including Charles, Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, are most likely to receive and engage in public correspondence.
Additionally, the listing explained that the role comes with a 'specific portfolio,' operating as part of a wider team that responds to letters from the public on social, community, and national issues. Another key part of the job is the ability to "remain focused whilst processing a large number of letters, ensuring that the right response is delivered at exactly the right time." There are many perks, too. The position comes with a complimentary on-site lunch "to keep you fuelled throughout the day," and the Mountbatten-Windsor family appears open to hybrid work. The post added, "Flexible and hybrid working varies across different roles, and we'll discuss the options available to you that will suit both your job requirements and individual preferences."
Beyond standard benefits such as parental leave and volunteering days, the candidate will also enjoy complimentary entry to Royal Household–owned sites, along with staff discounts at shops operating under their banner. These perks could help offset the cost of living in London, one of the world's priciest cities. According to Fortune, while the role's annual salary of $43,000 is relatively modest, it does exceed London's living wage, estimated by the UK Living Wage Foundation at $38,751. That said, it still falls short of the UK's median gross annual earnings for full-time employees, which the Office for National Statistics puts at $52,419.
According to the Royal Household's Sovereign Grant Report, Buckingham Palace received 138,303 items of correspondence, including letters, cards, and messages from people worldwide in 2023-24. The following year, from 2024-25, that figure was slightly lower at 123,861 items, including everything from well‑wishes to inquiries and milestone messages. The public can write to the King, Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, or other senior members from anywhere around the world, and the official Correspondence Team reads, sorts, and responds to most messages.