• Princess Kate hires a new private secretary
  • He was the Queen's former equerry 
  • Amidst her surgery recovery

In a move that's got the royal grapevine buzzing, Kate has pulled off a coup by bagging none other than the late Queen's equerry, Lieutenant Colonel Tom White, as her own private secretary! The Times spilled the royal beans, and we're here to dish out the deets!

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From battlefield to Buckingham: Lt Col White's heroic journey

Lt Col White isn't your average pencil-pusher – he's a bona fide hero! Back in 2009, while serving in Afghanistan, he foiled a Taliban plot that could've turned a school into rubble. Fast forward to 2020, he's by the Queen's side, making history as the first commando to step into the equerry shoes.

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Kate's comeback countdown: Post-surgery and poised for return

While Kate's been laying low post-op, her royal duties aren't on pause. With Easter on the horizon, she's gearing up for a grand return. And with Lt Col White by her side, she's set to take the royal stage by storm!

Prince William hit the BAFTAs solo, but made sure to give a shoutout to his absent partner-in-crime, saying Kate's a BAFTA buff at heart. Aww, royal romance meets red carpet revelry!

Royal call to action: William's heartfelt plea for peace

Amidst his royal hustle, William's voice boomed beyond the palace walls, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. His visit to the British Red Cross HQ showed his soft side as a dad, deeply touched by the crisis.

Keep your eyes peeled, because William's set to grace the Thanksgiving Service for King Constantine II at Windsor Castle. It's a royal rendezvous you won't want to miss!

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