Prince Harry and Meghan Markle squashed any more upcoming comments about their latest staff exit when they released a statement clarifying the update.
It was revealed that a key aide to the Sussexes, who had been part of the team since before he managed the couple’s Archewell Foundation (renamed Archewell Philanthropies), James Holt, had stepped down.
Although his glowing statement to his former employers suggested there had been no tension or bad blood surrounding his exit, it would not fail to raise eyebrows in light of recent developments.
A spokesman for the Sussexes released an equally appreciative but brief statement to Mark James’s, noting that he has not severed any ties with them.
“James has been a fantastic support to us for almost 10 years,” they said. “His enthusiasm and talent in overseeing our philanthropic efforts has been extraordinary.”
They continued: “As James moves his young family back to the UK, we are proud that he will continue to guide various humanitarian trips for us overseas through Archewell Philanthropies.”
Meanwhile, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams also explained that this is not exactly a setback for the couple, but could indicate different plans.
“The available details indicate that he is not cutting ties with them but returning to London,” Fitzwilliams said. GB Newsand reiterates that Archewell Philanthropies is undergoing restructuring and downsizing.
“It is a very small charity; their ambitions will not be met if they expected more donations,” he said. He further added that this could be to deal more effectively with UK charity matters as the Sussexes continue to work from Montecito.
