Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the long-serving nanny of Kate Middleton and Prince William, is being honored with a special recognition at Windsor Castle. On March 24th, the trusted nanny to their three children received the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) during an investiture ceremony at Windsor.
Borrallo has been by William and Kate's side since Prince George was a baby, and her presence has remained steadfast as Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were born. The family's statement revealed that the nanny was decorated "for services to the Prince and Princess of Wales" in an investiture ceremony led by Prince William himself.
While other honorees at Tuesday's investiture ceremony were photographed receiving their awards from Prince William, images and video of Borrallo at the event were not shared with the media. According to Hello! magazine, the silver Royal Victorian Medal is an honor bestowed at the discretion of King Charles, differentiating it from other well-known distinctions like MBEs, OBEs, and CBEs that are often conferred upon famous figures and outstanding citizens for their community contributions.
Borrallo was distinguished for her enduring service to Prince William and Princess Kate's family, accepting a royal recognition that was first announced in the King's New Year Honours List in December 2025. The Spanish-born nanny has worked for the Prince and Princess of Wales for about 12 years, joining their team when Prince George was 8 months old and living with them at Kensington Palace in London when they were based there.
"Maria loves the children dearly. She can be firm and strict, but she is also very loving and soft with them," a source previously told PEOPLE about their dynamic. As a graduate of the prestigious Norland College in Bath, Borrallo is a next-level nanny who learned everything from child development theory to infant nutrition, outdoor learning, medical care, cybersecurity training, self-defense with strollers, and evasive driving techniques. She's even earned the option of wearing Norland's classic brown uniform, which she has sported for royal appearances before.
Borrallo was frequently spotted behind the scenes when George and Charlotte were younger, lending a hand with the children at events including royal tours, Trooping the Colour, Charlotte's christening, Pippa Middleton's 2017 wedding, and Prince Harry's 2018 wedding. Though the Prince and Princess of Wales' children have grown older, Borrallo remains at the heart of the family and was recently spotted driving with William and Charlotte at King Charles' Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace in December.
