She’s never walked a red carpet. She’s never given an interview. And yet, she’s helped shape the childhood of the future of the monarchy. After 12 years of unwavering service, the long-time nanny to Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales has been formally honored by King Charles III in the New Year’s Honours list — and royal fans are stunned by just how rare and meaningful this recognition is. This isn’t a celebrity award. It’s not ceremonial fluff. It’s a deeply personal acknowledgment of loyalty, trust, and years spent quietly raising the Wales children away from the spotlight. For more than a decade, she’s been there for the early mornings, the school runs, the scraped knees, the private moments the world never sees. While the cameras focused on tiaras and tradition, she was providing stability, routine, and normalcy behind palace doors. Royal watchers are calling the honour extraordinary — not just because of who granted it, but because of what it represents: a rare glimpse into how much the royal family values the people who protect their children’s private lives. This is the kind of recognition that almost never makes headlines… Which is exactly why it matters
The Prince and Princess of Wales‘s nanny has been recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2026. Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who has played a pivotal role in the lives of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis,...
