Prince William appears to be preparing for the upcoming changes to take place in the royal family as Prince Harry’s return to the royal fold appears imminent.
The Prince of Wales has recruited a “bulletproof” crisis manager to his team so he can be prepared for any tough times he faces in the coming months.
A former communications secretary to King Charles and Queen Camilla who is now chief executive of Edelman, Julian Payne, has sung the praises of Liza Ravenscroft as she secures a key position at Kensington Palace.
“Liza is taking a non-crisis-based role in KP’s press office, working on the day-to-day press interaction Kensington Palace has,” an insider said. The mail on Sunday. “People who work in communications for the Royal Household come from a wide range of backgrounds.”
Although the royal family has managed to ride out the crisis with ex-Prince Andrew, there are still moments when the royal family finds it wise to remain cautious. Also, given that Prince Harry and Prince William are still not on speaking terms, William may be taking precautions for any bad press.
The source said: “Julian Payne has remained close to the king, so it is unlikely to be a coincidence that one of his most senior and respected staff has taken a key role in William’s office after a period of turmoil – and as they look for closer alignment between Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace as thoughts turn to William’s eventual legacy.”
