S7 E6 - Steven Walker - From the Royal Navy to Royal Households - 40 Years in Private Service Across 5 Continents
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Steven Walker shares insights from his 40-year career in private service, transitioning from the Royal Navy to working with royalty and UHNW families across five continents.
What does a 40-year career in private service really look like? In this episode of Life in Private Staffing , Philippa is joined by Steven — an industry professional whose career spans decades, continents, and some of the most prestigious private households in the world. From his early days in the Royal Navy , Steven shares how discipline, structure and opportunity led him into private service — landing roles working with royalty, UHNW families, and global principals across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Having worked across five continents in roles ranging from butlering and house management to palace operations and staff training , Steven offers a rare, honest insight into how the industry has evolved — and what it really takes to succeed at the highest level today. They discuss everything from travelling the world with UHNW families, managing large-scale private households, and working within royal environments — to the modern reality of smaller teams, faster-paced roles, and changing expectations in luxury service . In this episode, Philippa and Steven cover: 💼 Transitioning from the Royal Navy into private service 🌍 Working with royalty and UHNW families across 5…
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