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Princess Kate apparently needs help.
Although she has a team at her disposal, she has a very special private secretary - he is no stranger.
Windsor - It is the first time a man has held the position of private secretary to the Princess of Wales.
Kate Middleton (42), who is currently recovering from a lengthy abdominal operation at home in Windsor until Easter, may have made this choice taking into account certain advantages that Lieutenant Colonel Tom White (36) has in his person.
Tom White has had a distinguished career before becoming Princess Kate's private secretary
Tom White is no stranger.
Kensington Palace confirmed that White, the former equerry of the late Queen Elizabeth (96, † 2022), has been appointed as the new secretary to the Princess of Wales, the
Times
reported .
Prince William's wife has been without a private secretary for over a year.
Apparently Kate just needs more help now that she almost never leaves Adelaide Cottage after her mysterious abdominal surgery.
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Royal fans celebrated the move for completely different reasons than the ailing princess.
Back in November, the
Telegraph
reported that Kate had invited Lt. Col. Tom White to a public appearance to see what the job entailed.
The war hero served Queen Elizabeth II until she died in 2022.
Before that, the Royal Marines officer served in Afghanistan in 2009.
One user wrote on
X
(formerly Twitter): "Oh my god he looks like Roger Federer." Another added: "Excellent!
He looks like Roger Federer.” A third confirmed his predecessors: “He looks like Roger Federer.”
Tom White's closeness to the armed forces now also benefits the Princess of Wales
The
Telegraph
praised the loyal servant as a steadfast supporter of the monarch, both on official occasions and in private.
But his 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.
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Tom White (left) reminds fans of tennis legend Roger Federer (right).
Kate Middleton takes over from Lieutenant Colonel Tom White as Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary (photomontage).
© Steve Parsons/dpa & Dubreuil Corinne/Imago
Before White, the position was offered by Alison Corfield, 51, who is described as a “no-nonsense” brand management expert.
According to
Dailymail,
she apparently didn't like the publicity that came with it.
But Tom White will now have to deal with that, especially since he will receive maximum attention because of his appearance.
In reality, Princess Kate is on excellent terms with the former world-class tennis player, even playing a charity match with him in 2023. 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.
Sources used:
X (formerly Twitter), telegraph.co.uk, thetimes.co.uk, mirrror.co.uk, dailmail.co.uk