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The admissions meeting takes place to discuss the vast number of requests for charity events at Chatsworth House. The early morning calm is broken by the weekly fire alarm drill and the cameras follow French chef Jean-Pierre as he opens his kitchens to health and safety inspectors.

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20 Comments

@NJRuzzock 5 months ago

I had the privilege of working with the Duke occasionally across five years. A very clever man, with a great sense of humour and enormous kindness.

@anami258 5 months ago (edited)

The vandalism in the shop bathroom was really uncalled for. Underwear in the toilet water tank? A photo ripped off the wall? This is why everything nice is now under lock and key, and if it isn’t then it really should be. It only takes a few bad visitors to ruin a good thing for everyone else. Same with the people who were ignoring the backpack rule inside the manor. I swear the cameras went to the same guy at least two times. They should just ban backpacks at the entrance and be done with it, instead of running around after people.

@DimaRakesah 5 months ago

Me trying to keep my 1,000 sq ft apartment clean but watching this instead.

@ornleifs 5 months ago

I have visited many English Country Houses and Chatsworth was the best - the place of course is magnificent but it was the warmth of the staff and the welcome feel you got when visiting that made it truly special.

@iansimpkins2570 5 months ago

The joys of dealing with the general public are never ending aren't they?

@charlieb2903 5 months ago

The general public can be a great disappointment.

@pitawalker-robinson7154 3 months ago

When tickets are purchased people should be told to put their backpacks in front.

@betseysanpere2069 4 months ago

When we arrived at Chatsworth, and after entering the car park, the Duke and Duchess were just landing by helicopter right in front of us. They were very friendly and welcoming. What we loved most was the introduction of contemporary art into the stunning collection of historic furnishings. Amazing massive ceramics next to a chair from the era of George III. We just loved it and hope to go back again.

@cinders302 6 hours ago (edited)

How cool to see the Duke and Dutchess out helping with trash cleanup of the ditches and hedges.
The grocer/butcher shop manager is very good. I can appreciate is attention to detail.

@sylph99 6 days ago

I like that all the staff are real British. It adds to the cultural heritage.

@bevhillbilies4906 5 months ago

I am surprised that they don't have a "zero back packs allowed" (leave them in your car or don't bring one with you) rule, and children to hold the parent's hand at all times or be in a stroller. There are priceless collections all over the place.

@rachelw1076 5 months ago (edited)

Just realized that his mother is the youngest of the Mitford sisters - wow!

@aaliyahraks 5 months ago

Lovely to see a grand home so well looked after with all that lovely history ... and nice to see so many family's employed there. Wish i could visit

@AntonyBall-k5p 5 months ago

“It seems strange that it should be for one couple” Now there’s a statement!

@malcolmlewis3967 5 months ago

I last visited when I was at school, some 55 years ago, Great to see the house is as wonderful now as it was then. Superb.

@isnoo1 5 months ago

I love these two............... they really appear to LOVE their people working for Estate!! Here is hoping it continues on with lve and care!! An Aussie Grandma

@jeanfritschie8118 5 months ago

I was so happy for heather too. Chatsworth is so beautiful, the farm shop is so nice. That’s a busy life for all of you. I love when families have worked there for years. Teamwork is a very pleasant experience. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

@Katie-e7s1i 4 months ago

quite aside from all of the obvious and flamboyant aspects, the vegetable garden at Chatsworth is genuinely fabulous! it's years since i've been there, but it has left a lasting impression.

@PamDegler 5 months ago

Garden buggies! Never heard a golf cart called that before. 😀

@franciscodanconia4324 5 months ago

I visited a lot of grand houses in the UK when we went on holiday. Even as a 12 year old I knew to be careful and not touch stuff. These adults are fools. I could never work there because I couldn't be nice about it the 10th time I had to say "Don't touch that" or "Turn your backpack around"