Europa Press, Google Maps, en.edatv.news Buckingham Palace faces a rebellion because of King Charles III's latest decision
Charles III's most demanding decisions create tensions in his inner circle and provoke an unexpected reaction
More than 93 mi. (150 kilometers) from London, among green paths and meticulously maintained rose bushes, stands Highgrove House. This country mansion, designed to Charles III's taste when he was still a prince, reflects his love for nature. However, it is also one of the responsibilities the king must take care of.
It is a paradisiacal place, with fountains, perfectly trimmed shrubs, and exotic flowers that invite calm. Although behind that idyllic image, there is much more than colorful flowers and green trees. Charles III faces a rebellion that puts the king's image at risk.
Silent cries from the garden
According to a recent report by the British newspaper The Times, Highgrove's gardeners have started to show their discontent. In just three years, eleven of the twelve employees responsible for this care have decided to leave.
The reasons are no secret: the salaries are not up to the demands. As one of the workers confessed, the feeling is that it is a job you must be grateful for without conditions, simply because it is "for the king."
Royal demands that go beyond the limits
But the discontent is not only due to low wages. Sources from the newspaper claim Charles III is extremely demanding with every detail of the garden. To the point that any mistake can be costly.
One of the examples cited in the report is especially illustrative. A gardener was fired for not recognizing the name of a flower. Charles III's reaction, according to witnesses, was blunt: "Get that man out of my sight."
Linguistic corrections have also been recorded in internal communications. A level of perfectionism that, far from motivating, has ended up discouraging much of the team.
A garden without gardeners
The conflict is not minor, because the lack of staff has already begun to affect the upkeep of the place. This has forced the King's Foundation to take action. At the end of 2023, an audit was ordered to assess the situation.
Although salary and working condition improvements were proposed, the measures, according to the same source, have not yet been implemented. The result: a royal garden that risks being left without those who care for it.
Meanwhile, the symbol of peace Charles III built in Highgrove is far from conveying harmony. The rebellion of his gardeners shows that even in the greenest palaces, tensions can also grow.
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