Get the latest gossip

Inside life of a royal secretary including techniques used to 'persuade' royals


The British Royal family's private secretaries are the 'machinery of the palace' and are tasked with managing the monarch and senior royals' public and private lives

Sir Clive Alderton currently serves as the King's private secretary, while William and Kate are supported by Ian Patrick and Lieutenant Colonel Tom White, respectively. Valentine also spoke about the private secretary's difficult job of trying to "persuade" their Royal to do something when they are "set on another path". He was also on hand to greet former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Balmoral Castle on September 6, 2022, when he resigned from the position to pass the role to Liz Truss.

Get the Android app

Or read this on OK! Magazine