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.

Before White, the position was offered by Alison Corfield, 51, who is described as a “no-nonsense” brand management expert. The Princess of Wales is not expected to attend any royal appointments before Easter, Tom White's first appearance will now be with Excitement awaits.