10 royal jobs you didn't know existed

• The royal family employs many people to handle their day-to-day business. 
• Though you might know the royal family has a secretary, you might not know there's such a thing as a royal furniture conservator. 
• There's also a telephone operator who reportedly answers over 7,000 calls a day. 

For some people, their job entails working with one of the most prestigious families in the world. The royal family employs over 1,000 people across their many estates, which may seem excessive at first glance. Given the huge responsibilities it takes to manage the day-to-day lives of the British monarchy, however, that number makes sense.

While some assignments are pretty standard, there are a few that you may not be aware exist. INSIDER rounded up 10 of the most uncommon royal jobs.

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A furniture conservator is the perfect job for interior designers.

With a plethora of rooms in each palace adorned with unique furniture, it's no wonder the royal family needs someone to maintain the aesthetics of their home goods. The furniture conservator is a job for someone with a passion for restoring historic pieces and identifying trendy decor. Per the open job description, this role specifically is at Windsor Castle.

The master of the Queen's music was first established in 1625.

The master of the Queen's music role is given to an individual for a period of 10 years and currently held by prominent musician, Judith Weir. Weir, the first female master of the Queen's music, was appointed in 2014, according to The Guardian. 

Though there are no set responsibilities for the role, the master of the Queen's music can compose music for royal or state occasions.

The keeper of the privy purse manages the royal family budget.

With royal family net worths estimated at being in the hundreds of millions, it's vital to have a trained staff member tasked with managing the family's finances.

That all-important role is currently assigned to Sir Alan Reid, the keeper of the privy purse. Sir Alan functions as the Queen's treasurer, and each year is required to publish a report on the family's financial assets.