Princess Kate: Fuss about her new private secretary: “Looks like a tennis legend”. Kate Middleton takes over from Lieutenant Colonel Tom White as Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary.

Tom White (left) reminds fans of tennis legend Roger Federer (right) Tom White's appointment brings with it an undeniable advantage for Kate. By giving Tom White leadership, she is also reaffirming her close relationship with the armed forces. The Princess of Wales is not expected to attend any royal appointments before Easter.