She has been a steadfast presence in Catherine’s life, often seen carrying the Duchess’ handbag on royal tours. Clearly her dedication and loyalty has not gone unnoticed. It was Archer who personally picked the Duchess up from the London Clinic earlier this year, Archer’s promotion comes on the heels of her notable support. In addition to her professional duties, she has become part of a select group of friends and family who have provided emotional and logistical support to Catherine on her travels to support their growing list of engagements this week.
William and Catherine have significantly expanded their team over the past financial year. Kensington Palace has confirmed that the number of staff working for the Prince and his family of The Prince of Wales has increased from 50 to 66, including those on secondment. The expansion highlights their commitment to making a lasting impact through their various charitable endeavours. Among the new hires are Williams’ private secretary Ian Patrick, who started in March, and Catherine’s private secretary Tom White, who joined in February.
Bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to their new roles, alongside the upcoming mental health initiative, William and Catherine have been working tirelessly on a number of other major projects between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, continuing to support causes that are deeply important to them. These include the Williams Earthshot award and the launch of his Homewards homelessness initiative in June 2023, with applicants required to be able to speak Welsh.
Communications William is taking on a number of small charity roles to reflect his new responsibilities in Wales as the Duke of Cornwall but he will not be taking on a large number of new roles following Buckingham Palace's recent review of royal patronages, with his private secretary Ian Patrick saying applicants must also have a deep understanding of the Welsh community. The role will of course involve travelling with the Royal Family to visit towns and cities across the UK and abroad while Catherine has stepped back from public duties this year.
Thinking and acting throughout life to build resilience for the future As we eagerly await the official announcement of this exciting new project, it is clear that William and Catherine’s dedication to their causes continues to inspire and make a profound difference. Royal fans and supporters around the world will no doubt be moved by their unwavering commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of those in rural communities. The Royal Family remains a symbol of continuity and tradition, but with leaders like them at the helm, it is clear that they are embracing change and looking to the future.
