Why Kate Middleton's trusted personal assistant of 15 years has decided to exit the palace
Kate Middleton's longtime right-hand woman has decided to leave her role at the palace.
The Princess of Wales' personal assistant of 15 years, Natasha Archer, is leaving to pursue a new career.
Archer, 37, has worked with Kate, 43, since 2010, the year the royal got engaged to Prince William.
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Kate Middleton has lost a key staffer after what has been a tumultuous 18 months. Getty
Archer has been beside the couple through their wedding in 2011, the birth of each of their three children, and through Kate's cancer diagnosis in early 2024.
Kensington Palace confirmed Archer's move to E! News, telling the publication she is setting up her private consultancy.
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Archer joined the Royal Household in 2010. Getty
While Archer began as the Princess of Wales' assistant, her role would eventually encompass styling the royal and helping her to develop her signature look.
This saw the royal transition from girl-next-door fashion choices to a more refined royal look that included working with designers such as Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham.
This was an unofficial role but one she did with dedication, often photographed carrying multiple outfits to and from various locations.
This included to and from the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital where Kate gave birth to her three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven.
Archer would later take on the role of Senior Private Executive Assistant to both the Prince and Princess of Wales.
She would later take on the role of Senior Private Executive Assistant to the Prince and Princess of Wales. Getty
Archer is also married to royal photographer Chris Jackson, having met on the job in 2016. The couple wed in 2017 and have since travelled the world with the royal family while fulfilling their roles.
Archer and Jackson are parents to two sons.
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Archer became a trusted member of the Prince and Princess of Wales' inner circle, and was honoured with the Royal Victorian Order in the Queen's honours list in 2019 – a rare occurrence for someone still in the role.
The Princess of Wales began easing back into public life at the end of 2024 following the completion of her cancer treatment.
She revealed she was in remission on January 14 during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London where she was treated.
The Princess of Wales began easing back into public life at the end of 2024. Getty
The pair have a busy 2025 ahead. Getty
The Royal Household typically lists job openings on their official website, however, due to the sensitive nature of Archer's role, it may be filled via word of mouth and personal recommendations.
The only role currently listed for The Household of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales is for a Programme and Diary Manager, with applications closing on July 12.
According to the advertisement, the candidate will be instrumental in planning the events we will see the royal family at, being tasked with "the planning and delivery for most of TRH's public engagements in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland."
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