Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing renewed scrutiny after four staff members abruptly exited their team, raising fresh concerns about workplace dysfunction and their struggling public image.
At a Glance
- Four team members have exited Harry and Meghan’s staff, including recently hired Press Officers Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson
- Since abandoning royal duties in 2020, the couple has experienced multiple staffing shakeups while attempting to rebrand their public image
- They’ve hired former Google and Netflix executives for top communications roles while outsourcing PR to an agency
- The staff exodus coincides with public criticism of Meghan’s “As Ever” brand launch and a widely mocked “cringe” dance video
The Sussex Staff Revolving Door Spins Again
Two newly hired press officers—Kyle Boulia in Los Angeles and Charlie Gipson in the UK—have abruptly left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s team just weeks after joining. These resignations add to the couple’s growing list of staff exits since their departure from royal duties in 2020, reinforcing their reputation for rapid turnover and internal instability.
Watch a report: Staff exodus continues for Meghan and Harry.
The staff departures follow Meghan’s awkward promotional dance for her new “As Ever” lifestyle brand, which drew widespread mockery on social media. As PR crises mount, Harry remains in the headlines for public attacks on his family while demanding royal protection—a contradiction not lost on observers.
Corporate Hires Try to Stabilize the Brand
To combat the turbulence, the Sussexes have recruited big-name communications veterans: Meredith Kendall Maines (formerly of Google, Hulu, and “American Idol”) has joined as Chief Communications Officer, while Netflix’s former publicity lead Emily Robinson is stepping in as Director of Communications.
According to a statement to Us Weekly, Maines also retained Method Communications, a PR agency supporting their growing ventures. “Method is an integrated PR and marketing agency specializing in high-growth tech and consumer brands,” a spokesperson said. The Sussex team now operates across five time zones with support from an eight-person agency team.
Lavish Gestures Amid Exit Wave
Despite these efforts, questions linger about their management style. Current employees insist Meghan and Harry are attentive and generous. One reportedly received a luxury dog leash as a gift from Harry, while another said Meghan sent a customized skincare kit after a call.
“She put together a kit for me,” the employee told Us Weekly, emphasizing Meghan’s personal touches. Yet such anecdotes haven’t slowed the perception that working for the couple remains a high-turnover gamble.
Watch a report: Why Meghan’s “As Ever” launch misfired.
As Meghan plans to expand “As Ever” into hospitality ventures—hotels and restaurants included—critics wonder whether flashy branding and big hires can overcome what appears to be a chronic issue with staff retention.
