Prince William and Princess Kate have decided to delegate some of their responsibilities and entrust them to the capable hands of a new employee. The workload seems to be too much for Princess Kate, who is currently undergoing a preventive cancer treatment, and her husband Prince William. While King Charles is doing what he can, the heir to the throne has taken on some of his duties, resulting in the work at Kensington Palace piling up. However, there is hope in the form of a new key role.
Knighted by the Queen, former Tesco CEO David Lewis offers support to Princess Kate
Prince William and Princess Kate have secured an important addition to their charity organization. The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales has appointed former Tesco CEO, Sir David Lewis, as a director on the board of the charity. He will now keep an eye on what is too much for Princess Kate.
Sir Dave, who was knighted in 2021 for his contributions to the food industry, worked for over 27 years for the consumer goods giant Unilever and served as CEO of Tesco from 2014 to 2020. Documents filed at Companies House on July 2nd show that the businessman was appointed as a director of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales on June 20th.
The foundation was originally founded by Princes William and Harry
The charity organization of William and Kate supports charitable projects in nature conservation, environmental issues, early childhood development, mental health, emergency services, and homelessness.
Interestingly, the foundation was originally established in 2009 by Princes William and Harry to advance their charitable work. After the brothers‘ marriages to Princess Kate and Meghan Markle in 2011 and 2018, respectively, the two wives became patrons of the charity organization.
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the Royal Foundation in 2019, shortly before stepping back from the royal family in early 2020 and moving to the USA. They have since founded their own independent charity organization called Archewell. A royal source described the appointment of the fitness enthusiast to the royal foundation as „ingenious“ and noted that William and Kate had made sure to appoint trustees from various fields, including a film producer, lawyers, and a former BBC manager. It was also mentioned that the couple had quietly laid a „strong foundation“ for their future philanthropic work.
Although the royal couple had plans to appoint a new CEO for the royal household this year, they have put it on hold to focus on Kate’s cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. This decision was influenced by Prince William’s desire for a „revolutionary“ restructuring to make the household more entrepreneurial. Sources: express.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk
It is essential for members of the royal family to adapt to changing circumstances and delegate responsibilities as needed. The addition of Sir David Lewis to the Royal Foundation brings valuable experience and expertise to support Princess Kate and Prince William in their charitable endeavors. This strategic move showcases the couple’s commitment to philanthropy and ensuring the effective management of their charitable organization.
As the royal family continues to navigate challenges and transitions, it is evident that they are laying a solid foundation for their future philanthropic work. By carefully selecting trustees from diverse backgrounds, Prince William and Princess Kate are positioning themselves for success in their charitable initiatives. Despite facing personal health challenges, the couple remains dedicated to making a positive impact through their charitable efforts.