Domestic workers who served King Charles when he was heir to the British throne were told they could lose their jobs and drew criticism from a union that called the measure “heartless” even before Queen Elizabeth was buried.
Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, who succeeded him after his mother’s death last Thursday, will move from their decades-old London home, Clarence House, to Buckingham Palace, the monarch’s main official residence.
A Clarence House spokesperson said operations were halted and a consultation process with staff on the layoffs had begun.
“Our employees have provided long and loyal service, and while some layoffs are inevitable, we are working urgently to identify alternative roles for as many employees as possible,” the spokesperson said. Said.
The Guardian newspaper reported that as many as 100 employees were told they could lose their jobs, some of whom had worked there for decades. These include personal and office workers.
Leaflets were even published as he worked to help the new king through the process, including while a Thanksgiving Mass for his mother was in progress in Edinburgh, the newspaper said. Monday will be a national holiday for the Queen’s funeral.
The Public and Commercial Services Union “heartlessly” condemned the decision to announce staff cuts during the mourning period.
A Clarence House spokesperson said the law requires employees to be notified as soon as possible. He added that no employee will be affected for at least three months.
source: Noticias
