Queen Elizabeth has lent Meghan Markle one of her most trusted aides - a feisty Australian nicknamed 'Samantha the Panther' - to prepare the former actress for her new royal life.
Samantha Cohen, 49, the Queen's assistant private secretary, has made the move from Buckingham Palace to Kensington Palace and the Duchess of Sussex is said to be ready for 'six months of listening'.
Ms Cohen's secondment is part of Meghan's plans to become an effective royal and she has 17 years of experience as part of the Queen's top team advising her on a daily basis.