The Royal Duck Palace: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Peabody Memphis Hotel’s Duckmaster

The Dockmaster's role in the Peabody Memphis Hotel is one of the rarest jobs in the world.

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The people, places, & things in the Mid-South are highlighted by the 5-star story.

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"Duckies" are greeted by their Duckmaster every morning in their $200,000 Royal Duck Palace.

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The Duckmaster also cleans up after his team of ducks & ensures that everything is presentable for the public to see.

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The breakfast of duckies is Romaine lettuce, their favorite, followed by a pep talk from the master.

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The stage is set by the Duckmaster by rolling out a red carpet & enlisting the help of children to watch the show.

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The ducks are referred to by the Duckmaster as the "Red Carpet Team."

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The master starts the morning’s opening ceremony at 10:45 a.m.

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The Duckmaster heads back up to the roof to gather the ducks at close to 11 a.m.

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Smiling faces, laughter, & applause greet the ducks when they make their way down to the lobby for their grand entrance.

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