Fans in a frenzy over Kate's new 'dishy silver fox' aide at Wimbledon
Princess Kate 's private secretary has caused a stir at Wimbledon this year, after joining the Waleses in the royal box over the weekend. The Princess of Wales made her first 2025 Wimbledon appearance on Saturday for the women's final, before being joined by Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte for the men's final on Sunday.
Kate, who is the patron of All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presented the winners and runners-up trophies to the women's finalists, consoling tearful runner-up Amanda Asiminova, as she put her hand on the American player's arm and telling her: 'Keep your head high.'
As the Princess was welcomed to the royal box on Saturday by a chorus of applause, some were distracted from Kate's arrival by her handsome aide. Kate was accompanied by her private secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Tom White, who stole the show during the her highly anticipated arrival.
Fawning over the 36-year-old, who was wearing a double-breasted cream blazer with a shirt and tie, one viewer wrote: "He's a fox!" while another added: "I mean, silver fox."
One person said: 'Well he sure is dishy,' while another added: 'Flirt mode is on,' followed by a series of heart-eyes emojis. Another fan candidly wrote: 'Is it a prerequisite for equerrys to be good looking?!'
Lt Col White first joined the Royal Household in 2020 as the late Queen's Squire, where he worked until her death on September 8th 2022. The Colonel was the first commando of the Royal Marines to hold the title.
As well as being a royal aide, White is also a talented tennis player who fans say shares an uncanny resemblance to the retired Wimbledon star, Roger Federer.
Before joining the R oyal Family 's staff, he served in Afghanistan in 2009, where he helped prevent a bombing of a school in Helmland.
According to reports, Princess Kate invited Lt Col White to join her for a public engagement in 2023, and was later appointed to Prince William and Kate's household staff.
Since the departure of her trusted aide Hannah Cockburn-Logie in October 2022 after serving the Princess for two years, Kate had been without a private secretary.
A Royal Family member's private secretary is similar to their chief of staff, meaning their role to ensure the royal's day runs smoothly, with duties including anything from coordinating royal engagements to briefing on meetings.
Private secretaries also join the royals during public appearances, often standing a few feet away to keep a watchful eye on security and fans.
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