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Tom White, Princess Kate’s First Male Private Secretary, Garners Attention at Wimbledon

His July 12 outing at the All England Club prompted social media fascination by spotlighting his decorated military career paired with a shared passion for tennis.

Overview

  • He accompanied Princess Kate in the royal box at Wimbledon on July 12, marking his first high-profile outing as her private secretary.
  • Appointed in February 2024, he is the first man to serve as private secretary to the Princess of Wales, managing her schedule and communications.
  • White previously served as Queen Elizabeth II’s equerry and as a Royal Marines officer in Afghanistan, where he helped prevent a school bombing in Helmand Province.
  • Following his All England Club outing, the 36-year-old drew social media praise as a “silver fox” and earned comparisons to Roger Federer.
  • An avid tennis enthusiast, he shares the Princess’s love of the sport, reinforcing their mutual affinity at public events.