Prince William has hired a crisis management expert to join his team of staff at Kensington Palace, it has been revealed. The Prince of Wales has recruited Liza Ravenscroft, who has worked in crisis managament for years, from the blue-chip communications firm Edelman.

While she has a long history in helping brands with crisis management, it is believed she has been hired by William for a “non-crisis based role”. It is believed she could have secured the job with the help of Edelman CEO Julian Payne, who is a former communications secretary to King Charles and Queen Camilla, and who has reportedly stayed close to the royals.

A source told The Mail on Sunday: “Julian Payne has stayed close to the King, so it is unlikely to be a coincidence that one of his most senior and respected members of staff has taken a key role in William’s office after a period of turmoil – and when they are looking for closer alignment between Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace as minds turn to William’s eventual succession.”

A Kensington Palace source told The Mail on Sunday that Liza is joining in a “non-crisis based role” and will be working on the day-to-day press interaction Kensington Palace has. William’s decision to hire Liza comes after the monarchy has faced a difficult time following scandals surrounding William’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who denies accusations against him.

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