Who are Prince William and Kate Middleton’s new aides? Lieutenant Colonel Tom White looks like Roger Federer and was Queen Elizabeth’s equerry, while Ian Patrick is a former diplomat
- After weeks of speculation around the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, the future queen of England has opened up about her current health struggles, admitting that she’s been diagnosed with cancer
- William and Kate hired two new aides just before the princess of Wales’ diagnosis, with a palace insider describing them as ‘great guys’ – here’s what we know about them so far
After weeks of frenzied online speculation and conspiracy theories about her whereabouts, the future queen of England announced she had been diagnosed with cancer and is in the early stages of her treatment, in a video shared with the world’s media on March 22.
The news has come as a shock to the world, with many offering messages of concern and support. But who is supporting William and Kate behind the scenes?
According to US media, William and Kate hired two new aides just before Kate’s diagnosis, with a palace insider calling them “great guys”. Here’s what we know about them so far:
Who is Ian Patrick, Prince William’s new aide?
According to US media, William’s new private secretary, Ian Patrick, will be considered his most important staffer and adviser going forward. Per The Guardian, Patrick is a former British diplomat and business consultant. It’s believed William’s new aide was hired around February and also previously worked for British politician Lord Ashdown between 2006 and 2007.
According to Patrick’s LinkedIn, he was also a partner at global advisory firm Macro Advisory Partners from December 2014 until he took the job with Prince William.
Town & Country reported that the prince stepped out for the first time with his new aide earlier this month when he visited the Kia Oval Cricket Ground in London to highlight his ongoing support for the Earthshot Prize.