Princess Charlotte’s nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, silently quit after a devoted ten years of service, leaving Kensington Palace speechless with her sudden departure and an emotional final letter. Maria, a Norland-trained professional with a near-mythical reputation, had been by Charlotte’s side since she was just eight months old, helping raise her alongside Prince George and Prince Louis. Her exit came without warning—no resignation letter, no goodbye, only a sealed envelope addressed personally to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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The palace staff found Maria’s quarters impeccably tidy, with drawers emptied and belongings packed neatly. Her room contained personal notebooks filled with reflections, quiet observations, and a heartbreaking question: “A nanny gives everything, but who gives back to her?” Her journals, spanning a decade, showed the depth of her bond with the princess, capturing memories from Charlotte’s first laugh to moments of distress.
Charlotte herself seemed profoundly affected by Maria’s absence. She sat silently, clutching her doll in the nursery, showing subtle signs of sadness by changing routines she had shared with Maria, like how her ponytail was tied or the books she once prized. Kate Middleton and Prince William took time to prepare themselves before reading Maria’s final letter, which, surprisingly, wasn’t a resignation but a disguised thank-you note. Maria expressed immense pride in Charlotte and her growth into a thoughtful and strong young girl.
This farewell marked the end of an era for the royal family, highlighting the rarely seen emotional ties between the royals and their caregivers. Maria's departure left a void beyond childcare—she was a trusted presence and a formative figure in Princess Charlotte’s life, whose final words continue to resonate within the palace walls.