Kate Middleton rejected by PR expert for key role?

A PR expert declined an offer to become Kate Middleton's private secretary.

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Alison Corfield was offered the position but chose to stay under the radar.

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Corfield was uncomfortable with the high-profile position.

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She remains an integral member of the campaigning team.

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Hannah Cockburn-Logie, the princess's last private secretary, stepped down for personal reasons.

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Cockburn-Logie was described as one of Kate's most reliable allies.

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The hiring process for private secretaries is usually different.

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Aides are typically hired from civil service and government ministries.

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Kate is still looking for a new private secretary.

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