Sussexes Part with Chief Communications Officer

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have parted ways with their chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, after less than a year in the role, marking the latest in a series of staff changes for the couple since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

Maines, who began working with the couple in March after her appointment was announced the previous month, oversaw communications for their nonprofit Archewell, business ventures and public profile. She collaborated with the U.S.-based PR firm Method Communications, which has also ended its involvement with the Sussexes after seven months. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the departures in a statement, saying, "Meredith Maines and Method Communications have concluded their work with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The Duke and Duchess are grateful for their contributions and wish them well."

In her own statement, Maines expressed appreciation for the experience. "After a year of inspiring work with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Archewell, I will be pursuing a new opportunity in 2026," she said. "I have the utmost gratitude and respect for the couple and the team,...