The Princess of Wales made a stunning return to Wimbledon over the weekend, captivating the crowd with her elegance and grace. While much of the attention was on Catherine, social media quickly became abuzz with one pressing question: “Who’s that?”

The focus had shifted to the distinguished man by her side – her new private secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Tom White, who has quickly become an internet sensation. As the princess attended the ladies’ final at the All England Club on Saturday, White, dressed in a sharp double-breasted cream blazer, caught the attention of fans. His presence ignited a flurry of social media comments, with many praising the new, handsome addition to Catherine’s team.

“Okay, but the Princess of Wales’s private secretary is, wow,” wrote one user, followed by a series of wide-eyed emojis. “He’s a fox,” another declared, while a third corrected themselves, saying, “I mean, silver fox.” The excitement was so immediate that one fan cheekily asked, “Is it a prerequisite for secretaries to be good-looking?” Some even noted that White bore a striking resemblance to tennis legend Roger Federer.

But it didn’t take long for royal watchers to discover that Lieutenant Colonel White is far more than just a handsome face. He is, in fact, a decorated war hero. Before joining the royal household, White served with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan in 2009, where he played a pivotal role in an operation that thwarted a Taliban attempt to bomb a school in Helmond Province.

His dedication to service is equally impressive. In 2020, White was appointed as an equerry to the late Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first Royal Marine Commando to ever hold such a prestigious position. His success in that role has now led him to one of the most important positions within the palace—serving as the Princess of Wales’s new private secretary.

In this high-level role, similar to that of a chief of staff, White is responsible for managing all aspects of Catherine’s public work. The position had been vacant since 2022, and his appointment marks a new chapter for the princess as she returns to the public eye.

While fans may have initially been captivated by the “silver fox” at Wimbledon, they’ve quickly learned that the Princess of Wales’s new top aide is a man of great substance, bravery, and unwavering loyalty to the royal family.