King Charles is hiring someone to answer his fan mail — read the job post
It’s a unique post.
King Charles III is in the market to add a new member to his staff — a professional fan mail correspondent.
The monarch, 74, wants to hire someone to reply to letters addressed to him for an annual salary around $28,700 plus benefits.
Buckingham Palace put out a job ad for an assistant correspondence officer.
The employee would work 37½ hours a week and be paid about $14.70 an hour.
The National Living Wage for workers 23 and older is about $13 an hour.
Applications for the yearlong contract close April 30, with the job beginning in May — the same month as the king’s coronation.
The candidate selected is required to pen responses to “each” of the “thousands” of letters addressed to the king and royal family each year.
“It’s drafting a letter that someone will never forget,” the job description reads. “It’s working in a team with a shared and unique purpose, engaging with the public whilst supporting the King’s role.”
The employee will respond to letters sent by the public “regarding social, community and national matters, drafting bespoke responses to answer varying and often unique queries.”
“In this way, you will help to support the important work of the King and the Royal Family,” the job listing continued.
Applicants must have “excellent” written and verbal communication prowess, “strong” IT skills and administrative experience.
“Possessing a keen eye for detail, you’ll always deliver work with faultless accuracy,” the posting reads.
The person must also be able to meet deadlines and be organized.
“Above all, you will enjoy working collaboratively with your team, and be eager to apply your interest in current affairs in a truly unique environment,” the employment ad concludes.
The letter-writing job isn’t the only palace position up for grabs ahead of Charles’ coronation on May 6.
The sovereign is also seeking a live-in sous chef who specializes in vegan meals.
The palace posted an ad last month for the job, touting a role that “is truly like no other.”
Charles previously revealed he does not eat meat or fish two days of the week and follows a vegan diet one day of the week.
The hired chef will help the residence’s head chef prepare food for the royals, staff members and guests.
