Buckingham Palace confirmed last week that Sir Clive Alderton, the most senior aide to King Charles, will step down next year after two decades of service. Royal commentators suggest the departure of the senior palace gatekeeper marks a turning point in the relationship between the monarch and Prince Harry.
The news came after a period of tension between the Sussexes and the royal establishment. For context, Alderton has worked for Charles and Queen Camilla for twenty years. Speaking on The Royalist podcast, former royal correspondent Valentine Low and royal expert Tom Sykes discussed the aide's role in the friction. Low noted that the 41-year-old Duke of Sussex views Alderton as a key figure responsible for driving a wedge between him and his father.
