Kensington Palace staff have made their feelings clear as the departure of Princess Kate's personal assistant Natasha Archer has been confirmed.
The Princess of Wales's personal stylist has departed Kensington Palace after 15 years to establish her own private consultancy.
Natasha Archer, 37, who held the official title of senior private executive assistant to the Prince and Princess of Wales, has has been recognised as a crucial member of the palace team, responsible for sourcing outfit options and contributing to the Princess's impeccable appearance.
Kensington Palace staff have reportedly extended their best wishes for her new venture.
The Princess of Wales's personal stylist has departed Kensington Palace after 15 years to establish her own private consultancy.
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Fashion industry experts have highlighted Archer's extraordinary influence despite her low public profile.
Bethan Holt, author of The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style, described her impact on British fashion.
Holt told the Telegraph: "Natasha became one of the UK's most powerful, yet understated, fashion brokers, with the ability to bring a label immediate recognition and success if she suggested it to the Princess."
She added: "She's probably the most powerful woman in British fashion you've never heard of."
Kensington Palace staff have reportedly extended their best wishes for her new venture.
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Archer's journey with the royal household began in 2010 when she joined as a personal assistant, following three years in the same position with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
Her prominence grew in 2013 when she was among the first to arrive at St Mary's Hospital following Prince George's birth.
She notably carried the blue and white polka dot Jenny Packham dress that the then Duchess of Cambridge wore to present her firstborn to the world. By 2014, reports indicated she had evolved into the role of style adviser and wardrobe manager for the Princess.
Her transition from administrative duties to fashion consultancy marked a significant career progression within the palace hierarchy.
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Fashion industry experts have highlighted Archer's extraordinary influence despite her low public profile.
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When the Princess wore a SENTALER grey wrap coat, the luxury brand's founder Bojana Sentaler revealed the collaborative process: "Her stylist discovered SENTALER and reached out to us directly. The entire relationship is very organic."
During the 2016 royal tour of India, Archer demonstrated particular ingenuity with a printed Anita Dongre dress.
The Mumbai-born designer explained the transformation: "In India, a lot of women would wear this ['Gulrukh' dress] with trousers and a stole.
“Her stylist has taken the stole and converted part of that into the belt and then chopped it off so it can be worn as a dress. She's amazing it looks easy, breezy and so contemporary."