Camilla will also be assisted by her private secretary and deputy private secretary, and has appointed Major Ollie Plunkett as her equerry, who will be tasked with looking after her diary and will also be by her side at various official events.

This more modern approach comes amid reports that King Charles favours the idea of a ‘slimmed down’ monarchy, which could potentially involve fewer working royals, and is planning a scaled-back coronation for next summer, as the event will be publicly funded during a cost of living crisis.

Queen Elizabeth II’s ladies-in-waiting will continue to play an important role for the royal family, too. Lady Susan Hussey (who was recently portrayed in The Crown’s fifth season, in the episodes depicting the events leading up to Princess Diana’s notorious interview with Panorama), Mary Morrison and Dame Annabel Whitehead will be known as ladies of the household and will continue to help the King in hosting formal events at Buckingham Palace.

Camilla breaks with tradition and appoints Queen’s companions rather than ladies in waiting