{"id":251133,"date":"2025-07-09T15:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/251133\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:52:10","slug":"kate-middleton-and-prince-william-unexpectedly-lose-longtime-trusted-staffer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/251133\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton and Prince William unexpectedly lose longtime trusted staffer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kate Middleton and Prince William\u2019s inner circle just got smaller.<\/p>\n<p>The Prince and Princess of Wales are unexpectedly losing their longtime trusted staffer Natasha Archer, after more than 15 years of working together, <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-trusted-personal-assistant-natasha-archer-leaving-palace-new-venture-11765165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to People<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Archer reportedly made the decision to leave Kensington Palace to set up her own private consultancy.<\/p>\n<p>Kate Middleton and Prince William are unexpectedly losing their longtime trusted staffer, Natasha Archer, who has been with the royals for 15 years. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Archer reportedly made the decision to leave Kensington Palace to set up her own private consultancy. Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Sveti Stefan<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\">The outlet reported that the Waleses\u2019 household gave Archer their well wishes ahead of her new business venture. <\/p>\n<p>Page Six reached out to Kensington Palace for comment but did not immediately hear back.<\/p>\n<p>Archer began her tenure in 2010 as a personal assistant to the royal couple, both 43.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the years, she grew close to Middleton and became her unofficial stylist.<\/p>\n<p>The outlet reported that the Waleses\u2019 household gave Archer their well wishes ahead of her new business venture.  James Veysey\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>Archer began her tenure in 2010 as a personal assistant to the royal couple. PA Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/style\/2014\/10\/kate-middleton-stylist-natasha-archer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vanity Fair<\/a> spoke to an insider about how Archer helped Middleton come out of her style shell.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInitially, Kate was a reluctant fashion icon, but now she enjoys it. Tash helps source some of the clothes,\u201d the source told the outlet. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe shops a lot for Kate online, and calls in hundreds of dresses for Kate to try on. She has persuaded Kate to take some more risks. The hemlines are shorter and Kate\u2019s really pushing the boat out in the fashion stakes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the years, she grew close to Middleton and became her unofficial stylist. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Last summer, Middleton promoted Archer to senior private executive assistant. PA Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Last summer, Middleton promoted Archer to be her and William\u2019s senior private executive assistant.<\/p>\n<p>A source <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-13509837\/EMILY-PRESCOTT-Princess-Kate-rewards-Girl-Friday-Natasha-Archer-loyalty-new-job-senior-private-executive-Palace.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told the Daily Mail<\/a> at the time, \u201cNatasha deserves this boost \u2013 she\u2019s unfailingly discreet and loyal to Kate. The salary boost will be welcome too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis appointment means we can expect to see Natasha by Kate\u2019s side for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Before joining William and Middleton, Archer worked in the private office of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Max Cisotti\/Dave Benett\/Getty Images for Royal Ascot<\/p>\n<p>Archer is married to Getty royal photographer Chris Jackson (seen above), with whom she shares two children. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>The insider added, \u201cIt seems to be Kate\u2019s way of thanking her for her loyalty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Before joining William and Middleton, Archer worked in the private office of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.<\/p>\n<p>Archer is married to Getty royal photographer Chris Jackson, with whom she shares two children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton and Prince William\u2019s inner circle just got smaller. 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