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The former royal private secretary spent 27 years working for the British royal household. His death was reported by Nieuws.nl, citing British media.
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Sir William Heseltine, the Australian who served as Queen Elizabeth II’s principal private secretary from 1986 to 1990, has died aged 96, Nieuws.nl reported on 3 October, citing British media. He spent 27 years working for the British royal household. [1]
Nieuws.nl also credits Heseltine with involvement in the 1969 television documentary Royal Family and a role in introducing royal walkabouts, during which members of the family meet the public on visits. [1]
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