First launched in 1997, the British queen's purple-toned site provides pictures, news and background on the monarch and her family. Officials said the improved site will now have a direct link to the videos carried on YouTube's royal channel, integration with Google Maps, and a new section on the queen's pets.

Those interested in seeing her majesty up close will have the chance to submit their job applications to Buckingham Palace and book interviews over the Internet.

Although openings are already posted online (a selection includes trainee butler and housekeeping assistant) a palace spokesman said the new Web site would have much more “about what it's like to work here at the royal household” including information about the social side to serving the queen.

He spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with palace policy.