“It is believed to be the first time someone from an ethnic minority has been made an assistant private secretary – one of the most senior roles within the Palace,” the British media outlet reported.

She would rank alongside another new recruit, who was named Nathan Ross.

A source said that the development appeared to be a “conscious effort” to look beyond the normal British “white male parameters”.

They would join the private secretary’s office, which acts as the primary source of advice to the King for constitutional, governmental and political affairs.

Some media outlets claimed that Ahmed had worked in various fields and holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.

She has served as the chief executive officer of several organisations, such as the British Asian Trust, the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust, and the Loomba Foundation.