King Charles and Queen Camilla have made a new appointment, bringing in experienced royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills as their communications secretary.
After more than a decade reporting on the royal family, Mills is now behind the palace doors, moving from covering the monarchy to shaping how it speaks to the world.
At 46, he comes with extensive global experience and a reputation for insight, calm and quick thinking under pressure.
Her new role will see her oversee official messages, handle important announcements and help coordinate high-profile engagements and international tours for the King and Queen.
Palace insiders believe her background in journalism puts her in an ideal position to navigate the ever-demanding media landscape surrounding the monarchy.
There is also a close royal bond. His partner, Andrew Parsons, works as a photographer for Prince William and Kate, placing Mills firmly within royal circles even before taking on the role.
He takes office at a delicate time, when the monarchy faces renewed scrutiny and public debate.
The recent controversy surrounding Andrew and Republic’s visible protests have added pressure on the way the Royal Family communicates with the public.
Mills is no stranger to asking tough questions. His report includes comments following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, where he argued that silence alone would not calm the storm.
