EMILY PRESCOTT: Princess Kate rewards 'Girl Friday' Natasha Archer for her loyalty with new top job as senior private executive at the Palace
The Princess of Wales has promoted her 'Girl Friday' Natasha Archer to a key position at Kensington Palace, I can reveal.
In a move that has been interpreted in Royal circles as a reward for her loyalty, Ms Archer has been appointed to the new role of senior private executive assistant to Kate and William.
Ms Archer, 36, updated her profile on the LinkedIn career website last week to reflect her upgraded status.
The Princess of Wales has promoted her 'Girl Friday' Natasha Archer (pictured) to a key position at Kensington Palace
Princess Kate pictured during her personal message video released by Kensington Palace
Previously she was a PA and stylist, and was pictured carrying Kate's bags on and off planes for Royal tours.
Ms Archer's promotion follows reports that she personally collected The Princess of Wales from the London Clinic after her abdominal operation earlier this year. After that, the mother of two was brought into the innermost circle of select friends and family members who have been supporting the Princess through her private cancer battle.
Sources say Ms Archer, who is married to Royal photographer Chris Jackson, has been dedicated to her employer. She has been inseparable from Kate in recent months, often assisting her as she travels to and from hospital appointments.
Now she will have a title and salary that reflects her trusted status.
A source said: 'Natasha deserves this boost – she's unfailingly discreet and loyal to Kate. The salary boost will be welcome too. This appointment means we can expect to see Natasha by Kate's side for years to come.
Kate and Natasha pictured watching a rugby game together at Allianz Stadium in Australia in 2014
'It seems to be Kate's way of thanking her for her loyalty.'
Before joining William and Kate, Ms Archer worked in the private office of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who she joined in 2007.
She attended the £48,000-a-year Uppingham School in Rutland, whose alumni also include Stephen Fry. Hollywood star Hugh Jackman also once famously worked there as a teaching assistant.
