Royal Nanny Honored with Victorian Medal

Kate Middleton and Prince William's longtime nanny María Teresa Turrión Borrallo to receive prestigious award.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 6:29pm by Ben Kaplan

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María Teresa Turrión Borrallo, the longtime nanny to the three children of Prince William and Kate Middleton, will be awarded the Royal Victorian Medal in Silver during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The medal, a direct personal expression of gratitude from the royal family, recognizes Borrallo's dedicated service to the Wales household since 2014.

Why it matters

The Royal Victorian Medal is considered one of the most personal and prestigious honors the royal family can bestow, highlighting Borrallo's integral role in caring for the future heirs to the British throne over the past decade.

The details

Borrallo, 54, trained at the renowned Norland College in Bath, known for its emphasis on childcare excellence and etiquette. She has accompanied the Wales family on formal occasions and royal tours around the world, though she does not live with them full-time. The award was announced in the New Year's Honors list at the end of 2025.

  • Borrallo will receive the medal on Tuesday during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
  • Borrallo has worked with the Wales family since 2014, the year after Prince George's birth.

The players

María Teresa Turrión Borrallo

The longtime nanny to the three children of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who will be awarded the Royal Victorian Medal in Silver.

Prince William

The Prince of Wales, whose children Borrallo has cared for since 2014.

Kate Middleton

The Princess of Wales, whose children Borrallo has cared for since 2014.

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The takeaway

The award of the prestigious Royal Victorian Medal to Borrallo highlights the vital, yet often behind-the-scenes, role that royal nannies play in caring for the next generation of the British monarchy.