A NORTH Yorkshire man helped deliver news of the latest royal arrival to the nation in his role as Royal footman.

As hundreds of wellwishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace to hear news of the Queen’s new grandchild yesterday morning, it was George Oates, from Newby Wiske, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, who emerged from Buckingham Palace to deliver the news to the masses.

As Royal footman, it was his job to post the announcement of the new baby girl to a golden easel outside the palace – a job he did to a rapturous reception.

Mr Oates became a royal footman after responding to a job advert on the British Monarchy website three years ago when he was aged 22.

He began his career in hospitality working as a part-time waiter on weekends at Bettys Cafe Tea Room in Harrogate when he was 16. He continued his job while studying for a graphic design degree at university and decided he wanted to continue in hospitality when he graduated.

His day-to-day duties very, but can range from managing catering for a meeting, to royal carriage duties, collecting guests or acting as a valet for male guests, ensuring their clothes are pressed.

He is expected to work wherever the Queen holds court, whether it is Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle or Sandringham House.