While the UK is suspended from ceremonies surrounding the death of Elizabeth II, the palace is keeping its affairs in order. Hundreds of employees working for the former Prince Charles learned on Monday September 12 that they had been threatened with sacking. Since the latter became king, their services are no longer needed.
The information revealed by the Guardian has angered those employees, some of whom have long worked for Charles. But his private secretary, Clive Alderton, quickly sent a letter that left no room for doubt. The Prince had organized his activities in what was known as Clarence House, a royal residence in the heart of London, whose work was separate from that of Buckingham Palace and the staff from the Queen. His role change will inevitably change the entire organization.
Several televisions were installed on the terrace of a pub in London’s Victoria district to record King Charles III’s first speech. transferred to. BENJAMIN CARROT FOR THE WORLD
“The change in roles for (Charles) means a change for (us) as well, writes Mr. Alderton. Our work furthered the personal interests of the former Prince of Wales. His previous activities and our activities will be discontinued. He adds: “Clarence House will close. Posts that are essentially in the Clarence House and support work that is no longer needed should therefore go away. »
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In his first televised address, King Charles III. also that his life would “change of course”. “I will no longer be able to devote so much time and energy to the charities and causes that are so close to my heart. In the roughly five decades he waited to become monarch, he built up several important associations, including the Prince’s Trust, founded in 1976 to help disadvantaged young people. He has also run major environmental awareness campaigns.
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The announcement of the layoffs just four days after the Queen’s death angered staff. The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), which represents the public sector, reacted strongly in a letter addressed to Mr Alderton. “Sending a letter of resignation at this time of mourning is shocking and insensitive. We are asking Sir Clive to reconsider his decision to withdraw his letter and enter into discussions with us about the future of these staff. »
Clarence House replies that the Palace is required by law to do so. “Following their accession to the throne last week, the activities of the former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been suspended and, as required by law, a consultation process has been launched. Our employees have served long and loyally, and while some layoffs are inevitable, we are working urgently to find alternative roles for as many employees as possible. »