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 stepping behind palace doors, moving from covering the monarchy to shaping how it speaks to the world.
At 46, she arrives with extensive global experience and a reputation for sharp insight, calm delivery and quick thinking under pressure.
Her new role will see her oversee official messages, handle major announcements and help coordinate high-profile engagements and international tours for the King and Queen.
Palace insiders believe her background in journalism makes her ideally placed to navigate the ever-demanding media landscape surrounding the monarchy.
There is also a close royal connection already in place. Her partner, Andrew Parsons, works as a photographer for Prince William and Kate, placing Mills firmly in royal circles even before she took on the role.
She takes up the post at a sensitive time when the monarchy is facing renewed scrutiny and public debate.
Recent controversy surrounding Andrew and visible protests from the Republic have added pressure on how the royal family communicates with the public.
Mills is no stranger to asking tough questions. Her reporting includes comments following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which she argued that silence alone would not calm the storm.
