Prince William has halted his search for a chief executive to lead a restructuring of his Kensington Palace office, which was initiated last September. The aim was to create a more corporate structure for William and Kate’s household, but after eight months, the search has been abandoned. Sources suggest that without a strong leader, the couple’s office feels “rudderless,” particularly as Kate deals with her cancer diagnosis.

Prince William has halted his search to find a new chief executive for his Kensington Palace office

In the past, figures like Alan “Tommy” Lascelles played crucial roles in the royal household, providing strong leadership. The delay in appointing a CEO has left William and Kate’s team lacking direction. While they have appointed two new private secretaries, they were intended to report to the CEO, highlighting the need for a clear leader.

William and Kate have two new private secretaries ¿ Lieutenant-Colonel Tom White and former diplomat Ian Patrick. Both will report to the new chief executive

The atmosphere at Kensington Palace’s communications department is reportedly tense, especially after the controversy surrounding a photoshopped Mother’s Day photograph of Kate. Amidst all this, the focus of the Royal Household remains on the Princess’s recovery, delaying any further appointments.