The surprising fact you probably didn't know about Prince George and Princess Charlotte's nanny

The youngster is often seen with his nanny at royal events.

Prince George, Charlotte, Norland Nanny Ms Borrallo
(Image credit: PA)

Prince George's Norland nanny is not allowed to wear her traditional brown uniform too often for a special reason.

Maria, is Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' nanny. She was employed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2014, when little George was around eight months old.

A photo posted by on

READ MORE: Prince George to inherit special heirloom when Prince Charles becomes king

In public she has been photographed wearing the signature Norland Nanny outfit which comprises of a tan dress, white gloves and a bowler hat as uniform. But she's not allowed to wear this outfit every day because it's only allowed to be seen at official engagements like weddings and christenings.

It's understood most royal nannies wear smart and practical clothing to not stand out against other modern families.

This is somethning especially important for Ms Borrallo who looks after the future King of England, Prince George and his siblings when mum Kate is busy.

Norland College - the prestigious nanny training centre based in Bath - has been providing nannies to the royal family for decades.

A photo posted by on

Prince George's nanny is an expert in looking after children and even though Ms Borrallo is not married and does not have any children herself.

READ MORE: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will have to obey this royal wedding rule when they get married

She was originally born in Spain she has lived in the UK for the past two decades.

The Cambridge children isn't the only A-list youngsters she has looked after. She has worked for other high-profile clients including Mick Jagger and his ex-wife, Jerry Hall.

A photo posted by on

And accompanied the Cambridge family on their royal tours to Australia and New Zealand in 2014.

When she is busy looking after the Cambridges’ children, Ms Borrallo lived inside their Kensington Palace home.

Selina Maycock
Senior Family Writer

Selina is a Senior Family Writer for GoodtoKnow and has more than 16 years years of experience. She specialises in royal family news, including the latest activities of Prince George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet. She also covers the latest government, health and charity advice for families. Selina graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2006 with a degree in Journalism, and gained her NCTJ and NCE qualifications. During her career, she’s also written for Woman, Woman's Own, Woman&Home, and Woman's Weekly as well as Heat magazine, Bang Showbiz - and the Scunthorpe Telegraph. When she's not covering family news, you can find her exploring new countryside walking routes, catching up with friends over good food, or making memories (including award-winning scarecrows!)