King Charles III names his first squire and will act as his eyes and ears, Captain Kat Anderson

Captain Kat Anderson’s work will lead her to join the King on official engagements. (Archive)

London:

Britain’s King Charles III has appointed his first equerry, who will act as the monarch’s eyes and ears on most of his visits and tours abroad.

Captain Kat Anderson, 33, is a Royal Artillery officer who previously worked for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

She will be the King’s new assistant equerry and will help oversee the running of the monarchy’s official engagement diary while joining members of the royal family on public duties and global tours.

Captain Anderson’s job will allow her to join the King on official engagements and assist his guests during meetings with dignitaries. She will also help him with military matters.

Often described as the royal “eyes and ears”, squires are considered extremely important figures to the functioning of the monarchy.

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