Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Nanny Is Receiving a Special Royal Honor

Rachel KingTue, March 24, 2026 at 2:29 PM UTC

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María Teresa Turrión Borrallo has always played a behind-the-scenes role in the Wales household as the nanny to the three children of Prince William and Kate Middleton. But Borrallo will be in the spotlight on Tuesday as she will receive the Royal Victorian Medal in Silver during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. The Prince of Wales is presenting the medal to Borrallo, 54, who has worked with the family since 2014, in recognition of her service to the royal family. The award was announced in the New Year’s Honors list at the end of 2025.

Borrello, in her “Norland nanny” uniform seen talking to Queen Elizabeth while caring for Prince George at Princess Charlotte’s christening in 2015.Chris Jackson - Getty Images

Established in 1896 by Queen Victoria, the Royal Victorian Medal is awarded at the sole discretion of the monarch, without input from government ministers or independent committees, making it a direct personal expression of gratitude from the royal family. The medal comes in three metallic grades—gold, silver, and bronze—to denote levels of service and subsequent awards. It differs from honors such as Orders of the British Empire (OBEs) and knighthoods, which are typically awarded to more public figures.

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Borrallo watches the annual Trooping the Colour parade with Princess Charlotte and Prince George from a window inside Buckingham Palace.Max Mumby/Indigo - Getty Images

Borrallo has cared for Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, since the year following George’s birth in 2013, accompanying the family on formal occasions from family christenings to royal tours around the world. Although it has been reported she does not live with the Wales family at their home at Forest Lodge (as they reportedly do not have live-in staff), Borrallo was recently seen arriving with William and Kate and the three children as they drove to Buckingham Palace in December for King Charles’s annual Christmas lunch for the extended British royal family.

Borrallo seen with Prince William and Princess Charlotte at Buckingham Palace in December.Max Mumby/Indigo - Getty Images

Originally from Spain, Borrallo trained at Norland College in Bath, the institution behind the famous “Norland nannies,” known for their brown uniforms and emphasis on manners and respect. Founded in 1892, the college has trained nannies for 134 years and is expected to become classified as a university later this year.

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