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Who is Sir Clive Alderton? King’s most senior aide confirms he will step down from role

Sir Clive Alderton, the most senior aide to King Charles and principal private secretary to King Charles and Queen Camilla , has announced his decision to step down from his position next year.
His resignation is planned for May, coinciding with his 60th birthday , and will mark two decades of service within the royal household .
In a message to staff, Sir Clive expressed that it has been the 'greatest imaginable honour' to serve the King and Queen during historic times, promising continued support in a less formal capacity.
Prior to joining the royal household, Sir Clive had a career as a diplomat, serving in the Foreign Office from 1986 with postings in countries such as Belgium, France, Poland, and Singapore.
He first joined the royal household in 2006 as deputy private secretary to Charles and Camilla, then the Prince and Princess of Wales , before becoming their principal private secretary in 2015, and holds various royal honours and is a trustee of the King Charles III Charitable Fund.

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