Overview

• Eleven of the twelve permanent gardeners at Highgrove House have resigned since 2022, citing low pay and a hostile workplace culture.
• Staff wages were reported at just £8.91 per hour, barely above the UK minimum, according to former employees.
• A Sunday Times investigation detailed King Charles III’s meticulous, often demeaning oversight and deputy Constantine Innemée’s alleged shouting at staff.
• An external inquiry commissioned by the King’s Foundation in autumn 2023 confirmed chronic staff shortages, flawed management practices, and salary issues.
• Despite recommendations for training and psychological support, recent reporting shows conditions at Highgrove remain largely unchanged.