Who Is Natasha Archer? Kate Middleton’s Assistant And Stylist Quits After 15 Years

The Duchess of Cambridge is certainly a fashion icon when it comes to royal style. But what people don't know is that Kate has a right-hand woman who has been responsible for the Duchess’s effortless combination of elegance and modern fashion for the past 15 years.

This woman is Natasha Archer, her much-loved stylist who put forward fashion forward looks that Kate exhibited on her tours of New Zealand, Australia and India. Thanks to Natasha's influence, Kate well and truly settled into her role of future Queen over the years.

Although Natasha has largely flown under the radar, she made headlines this week after it was reported she was leaving the Royal Household to start her own consultancy business. According to People, Natasha is starting a business in' private consultancy', and the Prince and Princess of Wales' official 'household' has wished her the 'very best.'

Who is Natasha Archer?

Natasha Archer, known as 'Tash, is an aide of William and Kate’s, and a close friend of the couple. Kate is married to Getty photographer Chris Jackson, who also has royal links. Chris was selected to take the portrait of the King and Queen on their 20th wedding anniversary in Italy this year. He has also been trusted with private shoots for The Queen, Kate, and Prince Harry. Natasha and Chris have two children together.

Outside of their professional relationship, it's thought that Natasha and Kate are good friends - they've been spotted out and about together on several occasions. It's also been reported that Natasha supported Kate through her cancer treatment.

Royal biographer Claudia Joseph, author of Kate: The Making of a Princess, told The Sun's Fabulous: 'Natasha has been at Kate’s side since she joined the Royal family and will be a tower of strength for her as she fights her battle against cancer.'

How old is Natasha Archer?

Natasha Archer is 37, making her six years younger than Kate, who is 43.

What is Natasha Archer's role in the royal household?

Natasha is a senior private executive assistant to the Prince and Princess of Wales. She joined the royal household as a junior staffer in 2010, before going on to work as Kate's stylist.

In 2014, there were rumours that the Queen had requested that the Duchess look more 'regal' on her tour of Australia and New Zealand. Indeed, there was a dramatic and noticeable difference in her choices from the word go: hemlines were longer, the cuts more grown-up and the style far more formal than on previous tours. This was in part thanks to Natasha, who was part of Kate's entourage on tour.

According to sources she had been advising Kate on her wardrobe since the summer before the tour. ‘Natasha’s main role is as a PA, but over the last few months she has assisted Kate as a style adviser,’ said a source at the time. ‘Natasha and Kate get on very well. She has always supported and advised Kate – and the duchess loves Natasha’s style, so it seemed like an obvious appointment. Natasha has been helping Kate pick outfits for the tour.’

Additionally, Archer was pictured arriving at the Lindo Wing with a dress bag and baby car seat the day after Prince George was born in 2013, and she was a firm fixture ever since. She accompanied Kate on a six-hour trek in Bhutan in 2016.

Archer's support was rewarded in 2019, when she was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by William in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Not too shabby...

Why is Natasha Archer leaving the Royal Household?

It’s been reported that Natasha is starting her own consultancy business, although the details around it haven’t been fully revealed yet.

A friend of Archer confirmed that she was leaving the royal household to start her own styling consultancy and said: ‘It’s a huge privilege to work so closely with the royal family for over 15 years but she is very much looking forward to new challenges and will cherish her time at Kensington Palace with the fondest of memories.’

SEE: Kate Middleton's Greatest Outfits