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Private Secretary's OfficeThe Private Secretary is the channel of communication between the Head of State and the Government, not only in the United Kingdom but also in the 15 other realms of which The Queen is also Sovereign. The Private Secretary informs and advises the Queen on a wide range of aspects of national life, and liaises with the armed forces, the Church and the many organisations of which The Queen is patron.Other responsibilities include organising The Queen's official programme at home and overseas; liaising with the Households of other members of the Royal family; and dealing with The Queen's official correspondence and correspondence with members of the public. The Private Secretary prepares The Queen's speeches and messages, and his office arranges photographs and official presents, portraits and messages of congratulation. Buckingham Palace Press Office is part of the Private Secretary's Office; the Press Office deals with all press and broadcasting matters on behalf of The Queen and other members of the Royal family. The Private Secretary is also the Keeper of the Royal Archives, which are responsible for filing and cataloguing the personal and official correspondence of former Sovereigns (the earliest papers date back to 1760). The position of Private Secretary originated in the reign of George III. The Private Secretary has one Deputy and one Assistant Private Secretary. There is always one Private Secretary on duty wherever The Queen is in residence. |
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