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Unemployed? Queen Elizabeth II needs a driver

The British royal family is offering one lucky person the opportunity to work for them.

It's a 48-hour work week, pays only £23,000-£24,000 ($35,000 to $37,000) a year, but it's a live-in position and meals are provided.

Britain's royal family needs a driver.

To apply, you have to be a U.K. resident and have a driving license. The successful candidate will have a permanent position as the queen's chauffeur, who will drive around members of the royal family, household officials and special guests.

In addition to driving, the employee will keep all the vehicles in pristine condition and contribute to the running and management of the Royal Mews Garage, which looks after all the state vehicles.

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The successful applicant can remain "calm under pressure," "have strong attention to detail" and have "excellent communication and interpersonal skills," according to the royal household's online job advert.

"You will be a good team player," it says.

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By working in such an exclusive role, a high salary would be expected. This however is not the case. The salary of £23,000 is less than the average UK salary of £26,500 ($40,743), according to the Office for National Statistics.