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Highgrove Gardens in Crisis: 11 of 12 Staff Depart

7/21/2025

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Story summary

Since March 2022, a staggering 11 out of 12 full-time gardeners at Highgrove have departed, overwhelmed by the pressures from King Charles. A formal grievance in 2023 exposed staff shortages and dwindling morale, while an HR review pointed to poor management and low wages, yet cleared the director of any bullying allegations.

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Story summary

Since March 2022, a staggering 11 out of 12 full-time gardeners at Highgrove have departed, overwhelmed by the pressures from King Charles. A formal grievance in 2023 exposed staff shortages and dwindling morale, while an HR review pointed to poor management and low wages, yet cleared the director of any bullying allegations.