One of Princess Kate's closest confidantes has been promoted to a top role after sticking by her throughout her cancer treatment.
Natasha Archer, previously Kate's PA and personal stylist, has been appointed to senior private executive assistant for the couple. The news emerged after the top palace aide updated her LinkedIn page to reflect the prestigious new role.
A regular sight on royal tours carrying Kate's clothing and luggage, the 36-year-old has reportedly proved to be a "pillar of strength" for the family in recent months. She was seen leaving the London Clinic in January after visiting Kate during her abdominal surgery.
It's understood Natasha has assisted Kate travelling to and from hospital appointments. The PA has worked with the Princess for 17 years before she even married into The Firm, and has been a loyal friend as well as aide to Kate.
Natasha has been Kate's stylist since 2007 (Getty Images)Kate meanwhile hasn't done any public engagements since Christmas, undergoing surgery in January before revealing in March she was having treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. While the Palace initially claimed she wouldn't be back on public duties until after Easter, there has been no word yet on when she will resume work - with Kate revealing she would be unable to attend this Saturday's Trooping the Colour.
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Royal author Claudia Joseph said Natasha had been a "tower of strength" for the 42 year-old. “She was one of a handful of people who visited the Princess at the London Clinic, and is, no doubt, available to her day and night, whenever she wants a chat," Claudia, author of Kate: The Making of a Princess, told Fabulous.
She was seen leaving The London Clinic in January following Kate's abdominal surgery (SWNS)“Natasha, who is five years younger than Kate, has been in the Princess’s orbit for more than 13 years and has witnessed all the key events in her life: she has been at her side for Royal weddings, births and overseas tours, she visited Kate at the Lindo Wing, at London’s St Mary’s Hospital, after the birth of her children.”
Natasha is married to Getty royal photographer Chris Jackson, who is also known for his stunning portraits of family. The couple, who are parents to two sons, tend to keep a low profile.
She has often been seen accompanying the princess on royal tours (PA)
Natasha has helped overhaul Kate's wardrobe over the years (PA)Claudia added: “The two women share a close bond as they have a lot in common: they both went to boarding schools, share a love of art and fashion, and are mothers - Natasha’s oldest son Theo is just a few months younger than Prince Louis.”
Natasha was originally instructed by the late-Queen when she was hired to make her wardrobe look "regal" while she was dating Prince William. Since then, she has helped Kate to “experiment with her wardrobe and transform her from Sloane Ranger to style icon,” according to Claudia.
She's also helped William spruce up his looks too, having reportedly gotten rid of his Ascis trainers.
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