During the state visit, the women engaged in a lighthearted conversation.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will have depended on their dependable assistants to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes as they joined the Royal Family in greeting the President of South Africa to the UK over the previous two days. When the royal family is out and about, this small group of staff members is never far behind, especially for events with a lot of media attention, like a state visit.
The Princess of Wales was seen laughing and joking with one of her right-hand women in the back of a royal car as she travelled to officially greet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Despite having a hectic day, Kate was seen beaming broadly as she looked to be conversing with her blonde partner.
What is this royal aide’s name? Natalie Barrows, the Princess of Wales’s assistant private secretary. She is thought to have taken the position in 2017 and over the course of five years has established herself as the president’s right-hand lady.
Despite the fact that nothing is known about Barrows’ personal life, she frequently appears in pictures taken at royal engagements. On their upcoming journey to Boston, they undoubtedly will have a group of people with them as well. The pair allegedly took a trip to the Bahamas earlier this year with 15 staff members, including bodyguards and communications officers.
The assistant’s position is crucial in supporting the Prince and Princess of Wales’ schedules, coordinating diaries, planning trips, and managing correspondence in a capacity comparable to that of the chief of staff. The position is in charge of planning formal events and programmes as well as ensuring sure Kate is informed on the people she will meet. Barrows will always be around Kate at open events like walkabouts, ready to step in at any time to carry any flowers, cards, or other gifts that attendees may desire to give her. Barrows will be essential in preparing the princess for any meetings she may have with dignitaries.
The princess often doesn’t carry a bag at all, but the private secretary’s helper is more likely to be spotted with a hold-all filled with any necessities the princess could require. For instance, when the princess landed in the Bahamas in March, Barrows was visible standing close behind her. Barrows took care to remain unnoticed and knew precisely when to enter and accept a flower from the princess so that she could continue extending greetings to others. The position calls for extreme secrecy and in-depth knowledge of royal life.
