Royal fans recently caught a glimpse of Kate Middleton’s right-hand woman, Natasha Archer’s Instagram account when she temporarily opened it to the public.
The revelation about the 37-year-old, who has been an employee of the royal family for over a decade, and was even awarded a dynastic knighthood for her service, comes ten days after it was reported that she planned on leaving the royal family.
Highlights
- Natasha Archer, Kate Middleton’s longtime aide and stylist, quietly unfollowed Meghan Markle and her inner circle on Instagram, prompting “snub” speculation.
- The 37-year-old, who helped shape Kate’s evolving fashion sense, is stepping away from royal duties after 15 years of service.
- Archer is expected to launch a luxury consultancy, with her new Instagram already nearing 9,000 followers despite no content.
Crown chasers have observed a few changes on the aide's social media account.
Outlets see Natasha Archer’s Instagram activity as a “snub” to certain parties
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Speaking to the press, an unknown insider disclosed that Archer’s account kept tabs on official royal family members’ handles, including Kate, her husband William, King Charles, and his wife Camilla, Princess Eugenie, and Princess Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
The account also followed Suits actresses Abigail Spencer and Sarah Rafferty, but was no longer connected with Meghan Markle’s Instagram.
The leaker went on to say they noticed Archer also ceased to follow New York-based makeup artist Daniel Martin, photographer and fashionista Delfina Blaquier, and dance injury rehabilitation specialist Heather Dorak—all of whom are considered to be Markle’s inner circle.
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Media outlets have since described her unfollowing of the Duchess of Sussex as a “swipe” while skirting the possibility that the action may merely be decorum in the light of the ongoing feud between Prince Harry’s family and the Palace.
It has thus far only been divulged that William and Kate wished Natasha the best for her future.
The aide was known to be part of William and Kate’s inner circle, influential on the latter’s clothing choices
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The furore surrounding the sneaky peak stems from the fact that Archer, as Kate’s unofficial stylist, is considered one of her closest stalwarts.
Her service to the Princess of Wales went beyond just waiting on her, as she is said to have steered the 43-year-old toward riskier clothing decisions.
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“Initially, Kate was a reluctant fashion icon, but now she enjoys it. Tash (Natasha’s nickname) helps source some of the clothes.”
“She shops a lot for Kate online, and calls in hundreds of dresses for Kate to try on. She has persuaded Kate to take some more risks. The hemlines are shorter and Kate’s really pushing the boat out in the fashion stakes.”
The sighting comes shortly after it was announced that Archer would be leaving the palace
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Be that as it may, it made the news on July 9 that Archer would pursue her own endeavors.
Outlets like Hello! and People observed that the decision to part with the royal family came after 15 years of service in its inner circle.
She was initially hired to perform the duties of personal assistant to William and Kate in 2010 and promoted to “senior private executive assistant” in 2022, according to People, where she managed–her LinkedIn profile described–the royals’ “clothing, diary and projects.”
She was also honored with the Royal Victorian Order in 2019.
Natasha has an Instagram page with zero posts yet close to 9,000 followers
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The next step in her journey, as suggested by a webpage and Instagram account bearing her namesake, is set to follow shortly and carry out the services of a “Luxury Consultancy.”
Her Instagram account, although yet to publish its first post, has already garnered close to 9,000 followers.
Social media is confused about Natasha’s job
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The internet has since weighed in on the development, trying to make sense of Natasha’s future endeavors.
“This girl will have a stunning new company, under the reference of being a consultant to Kate, she will end up with multiple clients,” one user envisioned.
“[A] consultant's job is to do research about events and make sure clothes are [selected and matched accordingly],” offered another.
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“I am sure Kate can choose her own clothes.. how difficult is that?” wrote one netizen, obviously struggling to understand Archer’s job at the palace.
“If they had to hire Natasha, it seems that Kate wasn’t able to do it right for many years!” expanded another.
“After so many years of getting consultancy, [it] would be just about time to start dressing herself!”
A faction of netizens think Harry and Meghan cannot be bothered
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