Against this background, reports have emerged that William and Kate have brought in Liza Ravenscroft, a communications professional with crisis management experience. According to the Mail on Sunday, she joined the Kensington Palace team after being recommended by Julian Payne, a former communications secretary to King Charles and Queen Camilla.
One source suggested her arrival reflects a period of adjustment behind palace walls. They claimed it comes at a time when there is a desire for closer coordination between Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace, particularly as attention slowly shifts toward William’s future role as king. Another source, however, stated that Ravenscroft’s position is not officially a crisis response role but part of the standard press and communications team.