Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 11th publicist to leave in five years

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Chief Public Relations, Meredith Mainsresigned from his position after one year on the job.

us weekly It can be confirmed that Maines will no longer take on the role of Chief Communications Officer (CCO) for Sussex, a role she started in January. Maine works with US public relations firm Method Communications. After seven months, the Sussexes cut ties with their adviser.

“After an inspiring year of work with Prince Harry, Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Archerwell, I will be pursuing new opportunities in 2026,” Maines said in a statement. us. I have the utmost gratitude and respect for this couple and team and the amazing work they do in the world. “

A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: “Meredith Maine and Method Communications have completed their work with Archewell. The Duke and Duchess thank them for their contribution and wish them all the best.”

Meanwhile, a source praised Maine’s skills, tells EXCLUSIVE us On Friday, December 26, Maine was “Best in Class.”

“Anyone who has worked with Meredith knows she is the best in the class – she is no-nonsense, extremely strategic and has done it all. They have accomplished so much over the past year and now it’s time to take the next step,” the source said.

in May, Forbes Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, have reportedly added Method Communications to their communications team as they continue to develop their careers and community efforts.

“Chief communications officer Meredith Mearns has retained global firm Method Communications to strengthen her team overseeing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s growing business portfolio and philanthropy,” a royal spokesperson told the outlet at the time. “Method is an integrated PR and marketing agency specializing in high-growth technology and consumer brands. The Sussex team also recently welcomed Emily Robinson Serves as Communications Director. Method is an extension of that team. “

Maine’s departure marks what is believed to be the 11th publicist Stop working for this couple The past five years since Meghan and Harry Stay away from the British royal family 2020.

Her exit comes after the couple’s communications director, Emily Robinson leaves her high-profile role Just a few months into the job in October.

“Ms. Robinson oversaw a project-based effort that resulted in a very successful season for us With love, Megan and additional support for production companies,” a spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex told us weekly in a statement on October 24. “She did an outstanding job and completed these projects very successfully.”

Robinson joined Meghan and husband Prince Harry’s team in June after previously doing promotional work for Netflix. times of london and people Reports say Robinson left voluntarily.

In June, multiple media outlets reported that four team members had parted ways with the Sussexes, amid another turnover.

Meghan has been accused of Hard to work for. times of london According to reports in 2021 suit Alum allegedly bullied staff at Kensington Palace and beat them to tears. August 2024, news nation Claiming that Meghan and Harry lost 18 staff members during their time in the UK and US (they set up the Archewell Foundation in 2020), one source blamed the “churn and burn” rate on an “intolerable” and “condescending” Meghan.

However, several former and current staff members denied the reports. talking us September 2024, former content director Ben Browningwho guaranteed the couple’s harry and meghan Before his exit in 2023, the Netflix documentary described his experience working for the couple as “positive and supportive.”

He added, “We remain friends. What we have seen to the contrary is untrue.”