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Queen Elizabeth needs a new chauffeur - could it be you?
Autoblog ^ | 2/25/2015 | Noah Joseph

Posted on 02/25/2015 12:05:38 PM PST by nascarnation

The listing on the official website of the British Monarchy specifies that the job in question – based at the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace – entails working "as part of a busy and supportive team tasked with driving members of the Royal Family, Household officials, guests and official visitors." That means being around some highly distinguished individuals, for what it's worth, but also getting access to some very rare machinery, the likes of which most people will never get close to: namely, the Bentley State Limousine, a vehicle designed and crafted in Crewe, based on the Arnage, specifically for use by Her Majesty and members of the royal household.

Don't think that the proximity to one of the wealthiest families and heads of state in the world means the job would be what you might call "lucrative," though: it pays around $35k per year, which includes meals but not the mandatory lodging, the cost of which is deducted from the salary. Of course it is a government job, of sorts, so it comes with full benefits. And then Queen Elizabeth II has been known to drive herself around from time to time, when the mood strikes (and with impunity), so there could be a lot of downtime, too.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Humor; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: chaufferu; england; jobs; queen; thequeen
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1 posted on 02/25/2015 12:05:39 PM PST by nascarnation
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Is there a height requirement?


2 posted on 02/25/2015 12:06:47 PM PST by Ken H (DILLIGAF)
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https://theroyalhousehold.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/4/opp/823-Chauffeur/en-GB


3 posted on 02/25/2015 12:08:55 PM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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4 posted on 02/25/2015 12:09:23 PM PST by WakeUpAndVote
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To: Ken H
Is there a height requirement?

Probably not. But you have to be willing to drive on the wrong side of the road. :)

5 posted on 02/25/2015 12:09:29 PM PST by the_Watchman
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To: nascarnation

Seems to me there would be several staff members who would want to transfer. More down time etc


6 posted on 02/25/2015 12:10:38 PM PST by hoosiermama (Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then or now)
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My SIL (who works for Rolls-Royce here in the US) is over there right now on a biz trip. He’s getting used to that, LOL.


7 posted on 02/25/2015 12:11:56 PM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: nascarnation

can they be taller than 5’?


8 posted on 02/25/2015 12:12:08 PM PST by GeronL
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To: nascarnation

Not if I can’t be well armed with firearms on my person at all times, 24-7, 365, anywhere and everywhere.


9 posted on 02/25/2015 12:12:24 PM PST by RandallFlagg (Vote fraud solution: Stake, Rope, Sugar and Bullet Ants.)
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To: nascarnation

The guy in the pic looks like he’d need a booster seat and some blocks on the pedals, lol!


10 posted on 02/25/2015 12:13:26 PM PST by Ken H (DILLIGAF)
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To: nascarnation

Give the old girl some excitement.

11 posted on 02/25/2015 12:14:25 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: nascarnation
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12 posted on 02/25/2015 12:14:40 PM PST by Huskrrrr
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13 posted on 02/25/2015 12:15:57 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: nascarnation

That is a monster of a car.

Also, surprising that it’s not a RR.


14 posted on 02/25/2015 12:17:00 PM PST by Little Pig
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Per their specs, the Bentley State Limousine is 70 inches in height, so this guy may be taller than he appears, LOL.


15 posted on 02/25/2015 12:18:57 PM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: Little Pig

Rolls is owned by BMW and Bentley by Volkswagen.
Don’t know how that plays into the deal these days.


16 posted on 02/25/2015 12:20:15 PM PST by nascarnation (Impeach, convict, deport)
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To: nascarnation

That is one big machine.


17 posted on 02/25/2015 12:20:59 PM PST by Ken H (DILLIGAF)
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To: nascarnation
WILL JIHAD FOR JOBS

18 posted on 02/25/2015 12:26:11 PM PST by Organic Panic
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Sure thing Miss Daisy...


19 posted on 02/25/2015 12:35:37 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: nascarnation
The Queen is exempt from arrest in the UK. She can drive without a license or car registration and ignore traffic laws.


20 posted on 02/25/2015 12:41:34 PM PST by iowamark (I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy)
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