Queen’s most outrageous staff jobs including royal shoe wearer and human alarm clock

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Employing around 1200, the Queen has quite a sizable workforce. With that many people working across Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle and beyond, it’s no wonder that some of the roles on offer are far from being the average day job.

From harpists to shoe wearers to swan keepers, it’s not just housekeepers and chefs who work for Her Majesty. As with any job, however, the royal family have high standards when it comes to their staff - anyone looking to become the Queen’s cleaner must pass her ‘dead fly test’ .

So, if you fancy working for the Royal family anytime soon, here are some of the weird and wacky jobs on offer at the palace.