Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the dedicated nanny who has cared for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis since 2014, has been honoured with a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) in the New Year Honours list published yesterday.
The Spanish-born childcare expert, who completed her training at the renowned Norland College, has spent more than a decade serving the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Her recognition comes alongside other members of the royal household staff who received honours for their devoted service.
Borrallo works alongside William and Kate during both private family moments and official public engagements.
Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the dedicated nanny who has cared for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis since 2014, has been honoured with a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) in the New Year Honours list published yesterday.
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The couple has maintained strict privacy around their nanny's role, with their sole public statement on the matter confirming her appointment.
"We will not be giving further details on Maria or her employment, except to say that the duke and duchess are of course delighted she has chosen to join them," the announcement read.
Despite typically avoiding the spotlight, Maria Teresa has been pictured at several significant family occasions over the years.
She was spotted wearing Norland's signature brown and white uniform whilst attending to Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Pippa Middleton's wedding in 2017.
The couple has maintained strict privacy around their nanny's role, with their sole public statement on the matter confirming her appointment.
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At the 2023 Trooping the Colour ceremony, she was observed using her mobile phone to capture images of Catherine and the three children as they prepared to board their royal carriage before the procession began.
The nanny made a more recent appearance on December 16, when she was photographed sitting in the rear of Prince William's vehicle as Princess Charlotte occupied the front passenger seat, returning from a Christmas gathering for royals at Buckingham Palace hosted by the King.
In his book Gilded Youth, royal biographer Tom Quinn offered insight into Maria Teresa's role within the household.
One insider quoted in the publication described her as efficient, skilled with children, and someone who appreciates the "antiquarian" aspects of her position.
In his book Gilded Youth, royal biographer Tom Quinn offered insight into Maria Teresa's role within the household.
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A separate source told Quinn that the Spanish nanny possesses high intelligence, considerable patience, and a natural instinct for childcare.
Quinn wrote that while the Princess of Wales would prefer to spend most of her time with her children like any ordinary mother, "the huge pressure of royal tradition cannot be ignored."The honours list, released on 29 December, also acknowledged several members of King Charles' medical team.
Professor Philip Anthony Bloom, the monarch's eye surgeon, Professor Charles Deakin, who serves as a travelling physician for Charles and Camilla, and plastic surgeon Simon Eccles were all appointed Lieutenants of the Royal Victorian Order for their service to the King.
Lance Sergeant Scott Robin Bishop, who works as a driver for the Prince and Princess of Wales, was similarly awarded a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).
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