From 1991 -- 96 he was Private Secretary to the Prince of Wales .
Commander Richard J. Aylard , CVO ( born 10 April 1952 ) is a retired British Royal Navy officer and is a Director and Special Advisor to the Chief Executive of Thames Water .
From 1991 -- 96 Richard J. Aylard was officer   to the Prince of Wales .
Commander Richard J. Aylard , CVO ( born 10 April 1952 ) is a retired British Royal Navy officer and is a Director and Special Advisor to the Chief Executive of Thames Water .