King Charles Faces Backlash as Nearly All Highgrove Gardeners Quit Over Low Pay and 'Impossible' Demands

King Charles III is under intense scrutiny after 11 out of 12 gardeners at his cherished Highgrove estate resigned, citing low wages, overwhelming workloads, and a toxic work environment.

Reports allege that the King’s exacting and sometimes petty demands, coupled with poor pay and morale, have created a difficult atmosphere for staff. Some former employees described being micromanaged and even bullied, with one reportedly dismissed for a minor mistake. The King’s Foundation has denied claims of a toxic workplace, but the controversy has sparked public debate about royal working conditions.

This mass exodus threatens to tarnish King Charles’s reputation as a passionate gardener and employer.