After a decade of loyal service, the palace was stunned when Princess Charlotte’s beloved nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, announced her departure. The news came quietly, with no public statement—just a handwritten letter that, according to insiders, moved even the most stoic members of the royal household.
Maria, who began caring for Prince George in 2014 before helping to raise Charlotte and later Prince Louis, became an irreplaceable figure in the children’s lives. Known for her warm yet firm approach, she was often spotted walking alongside the young royals, teaching them everything from proper table manners to riding their first bicycles. Her deep bond with the children was evident in every public appearance.
The letter, reportedly delivered directly to Prince William and Princess Catherine, was said to be a heartfelt reflection on her years within the royal family. In it, Maria is believed to have expressed her gratitude for the trust placed in her, recounting special memories—Charlotte’s first steps, Louis’s first words, and the countless bedtime stories shared in the nursery.
But sources suggest the letter also contained an emotional explanation for her decision to leave. After dedicating a decade of her life to the royal household, Maria wrote that it was time to return to her own family in Spain, particularly to care for her aging parents. She emphasized that this choice was not due to any conflict or dissatisfaction, but rather a personal calling she could no longer postpone.
What reportedly left the palace “speechless” was the way Maria concluded her letter. She promised that no matter where life took her, she would always consider Charlotte, George, and Louis as her “three little stars,” and would follow their lives from afar with pride and love. Staff members who read the note described it as “the perfect blend of professionalism and maternal affection.”
Though the palace has yet to release any official comment, insiders say both William and Catherine were deeply moved. It’s believed they are already planning a private farewell gathering to honor Maria’s years of devotion—a small, family-only event where the children will be able to say goodbye in their own way.
While the royal household will undoubtedly find another qualified caregiver, those close to the family know Maria’s unique presence can never truly be replaced. For Princess Charlotte in particular, the absence of the woman who guided her through her formative years will be a profound change—one that, thanks to that touching letter, will be remembered with warmth for years to come.