It’s no surprise that the royal couple is seeking an Assistant Private Secretary for Wales and the UK, specifically someone who can enhance their presence across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and especially Wales.
One essential skill for the ideal candidate is conversational Welsh, with fluency in both written and spoken Welsh being highly desirable. Applicants should also have a deep understanding of Welsh communities, affairs, government, and business.
The role will involve travel, as the royals will be visiting towns and cities throughout the UK and abroad.
This search follows the recent appointment of Sir Dave Lewis as director of The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, which oversees their charitable initiatives. Known as “Drastic Dave” during his tenure as Group CEO of Tesco for his significant cost-cutting measures, Lewis is expected to bring a transformative approach to the Foundation.
William and Kate were officially bestowed with the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales by King Charles after Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8, 2022.
Shortly after, the couple made their first visit to Wales with their new titles, engaging in activities in Anglesey and Swansea. William even mentioned learning some Welsh, including the word ‘paned’ (a cup of tea), during his conversation with Reverend Steven Bunting in Swansea.
Rev Bunting told the PA news agency at the time: “We already know they love Wales, but having them here has been amazing and is an early sign, I think, of their commitment to Wales.
“They’ve blown us away by speaking to every person young and old, it shows how wholly committed they are to their role as Prince and Princess of Wales. The Prince of Wales was even talking about learning Welsh, and said he’d learned the word ‘paned’ meaning cup of tea and ‘bara brith’. I think he’s taking being Prince of Wales very, very seriously.”
