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Lucy Thornton

Queen's devoted team of dressers, gardener and fire stoker may lose jobs after her death

The Queen's team of female dressers, the man responsible for stoking Her Majesty’s fires and a gardener are among royal workers whose jobs are under threat.

Around 20 staff were written to by Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, before Monday’s state funeral, leaving them fearful for their jobs. They had meetings yesterday with their union.

The letter said consultations will be held and they will be supported.

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