The role of the new British cabinet secretary, reportedly on secondment from the monarchy is to coordinate the government’s response to the corona virus. The new minister is said to have been a leader in Irish border negotiations, reportedly in 2018. According to the report he left in the middle of negotiations and took up an appointment, seemingly as private secretary to prince William. At 41 years of age he is believed to be the second youngest to hold the senior position. Believed by some to be a protege: Covid restrictions have been the subject of controversies even leading to the dismissal of key figures. Leads to questions concerning political ambiguity.