Queen Elizabeth II employs a lot of people. Most monarchs have around 1,000 staff in their royal homes, and some of the roles are weird and wonderful.

While many jobs in Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and others are what you’d expect — housekeepers, gardeners and chefs, for example — others are a bit more niche.

For instance, did you know there’s a person who is predominantly in charge of the swans? Or that The Queen has someone to look after her stamps?

Here are some of the most surprising jobs you can get working for the Royal Family, most of whixh you’ve probably never heard of.

Reading this make you forget what century we’re living in, so this list is ranked by the year each role was created, starting with the oldest.

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