Clive Alderton: Last News

Eagle-eyed royal fans may have noticed that a certain kilt-clad equerry hasn't been far from King Charles side over the last few weeks.

The British Royal family is an institution - but who is it that really keeps the show on the road? King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton might be the stars, but it's the Royal secretaries that manage everything behind the scenes. Former Royal correspondent and author of Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, Valentine Low recently gave a fascinating insight into the world of the royals' right-hand staff and revealed why their work is so crucial. Sir Clive Alderton currently serves as the King's private secretary, while William and Kate are supported by Ian Patrick and Lieutenant Colonel Tom White, respectively.

King Charles III has reportedly hired a law professor as part of his new team to streamline the Royal Family.Charles is said to have hired Dr John Sorabji, a law lecturer at University College London (UCL) and former barrister at Nine St John Chambers, who is reported to be playing a supporting role to the King's private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, the Daily Mirror reports.According to one source, Dr Sorabji was a "super smart" man and would become a key aspect in "building and strengthening" the King's court.READ MORE: Prince Harry faces tense reunion with royals as 'King will choose Camilla' over sonSources previously claimed that Charles has been preparing for his reign as King for a while now and has taken aim at slimming down the monarchy as a key project.While Charles is focused on his shake-up of the Royal Family, Queen Consort Camilla has plans of her own.A couple of the ladies-in-waiting were to retire following the death of Queen Elizabeth, as they are in their 80s as its predicted that Camilla will get rid of the role of ladies-in-waiting completely.Camilla will look to do away with the long-standing tradition as she aims to modernise the monarchy.Marlene Koenig, a historian who has studied the Royal Family for several years, said: "There are some positions that may no longer be filled.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."You wonder if the women, especially Queen Camilla, will use ladies-in-waiting as the Queen did.

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With the official royal mourning period now being over, members of the Firm are resuming their official duties following the death of the Queen. And as King Charles prepares to enter the fourth week of his reign, he will undoubtedly have a busy time with several important issues to be tackled.

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King Charles II I's staff are said to be 'livid and shaken' as they're told of redundancies at Clarence House - His Majesty's former official residence before he ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth ll on Thursday, 8 September. His new role as King means that Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort will spend more time at Buckingham Palace, which has long been the official residency of the current monarch, meaning their offices will move there.

Big changes are coming. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are set to move into their new residence at Buckingham Palace — which could mean his former employees will be out of work.

King Charles‘ staff at Clarence House is reportedly at risk of being let go as he transitions to Buckingham Palace.