Inside Meghan & Harry’s Staff Exodus: Four Aides Depart in Mere Weeks

I suppose you’ll need a quick primer on this latest royal ripple—so here it is. In an eyebrow-raising shakeup that some outlets (New York Post, Page Six) are calling unprecedented since the Sussexes went independent, four core team members have departed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s inner circle over the past month. Yes, four. And if you’re scratching your head wondering how that happened so fast, I’ll walk you through it, step by painstaking step.

First on the exit list was the couple’s communications chief, who quietly handed in their notice in early May, according to People Magazine. That departure reportedly left a vacuum in press relations just as Harry prepared for high-profile events promoting his memoir. Not long after, the digital director—tasked with overseeing Archewell’s social channels—also called it quits. Sources at Daily Mail hint that tensions over content strategy (and perhaps that infamous criticism of Meghan’s branded webinar rollout) were to blame.

Next up, a personal assistant who’d been with the couple since their relocation to Montecito decided enough was enough. An insider quoted by The Sun says long hours and shifting demands made the role untenable. And finally, just last week, a long-time private chef reportedly walked away, citing “creative differences” with the household’s new dietary preferences. You probably didn’t realize Meghan had swapped her vegan routine for a more flexible menu, right? That little detail apparently didn’t sit well with the kitchen veteran.

Of course, PR teams are spinning this as “natural turnover during strategic realignment.” But with staff churn this swift and consistent, skeptics (Page Six again) are asking if there’s deeper discord behind the scenes. Are the Sussexes tightening the reins on Archewell operations? Or does this signal simmering frustration among employees still adjusting to the couple’s post-royal blueprint?

Fact is, a royal commentator from Town & Country points out that palace courtiers historically weather high turnover only during regime overhauls—hardly a glowing comparison. And while a spokesperson for the Sussexes told People that recruitment is “underway” to refill all roles, insiders say the vetting process is now more rigorous, delaying replacements.

So yes, Meghan and Harry still have star power, global projects, and a booming podcast deal, but losing four key aides in as many weeks isn’t exactly a triumph. You might want to keep an eye on upcoming Archewell announcements—especially if they arrive with a new, leaner team structure. Consider this your backstage pass to royal reality: staff exits aren’t just “business as usual” when you’ve reinvented an entire dynasty. Hopefully that wasn’t overly complex for you to follow. Glad I could clear that up for you.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, Daily Mail, Page Six, The Sun, Town & Country
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