Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly cutting down on their staff in a bid to save money. Sources exclusively told Page Six that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have let go of their comms team to focus as they run out of money. However, this report comes a few weeks after insiders shared that the couple downsized their staff, parting ways with a few employees, including in-house reps.
‘Royal source’ says letting go of staff is an old story when it comes to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly let key staff members go, the couple are allegedly making more cuts. According to Page Six’s exclusive report, the couple’s focus on saving money amid the financial crisis has left them with a choice of laying off their comms team. The pair has also lost up to 25 staff members since they stepped down from their royal duties in 2020.
Page Six also reported that a few of these layoffs haven’t been made public yet. In June, sources revealed that four important staff members parted ways with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. These include Kyle Boulia, the deputy U.S. press secretary, and Charlie Gipson, the longtime U.K. media liaison. Deesha Tank, Archewell’s communications director, and Lianne Cashin, former operations head at Archewell, among others, also bid their farewell.
A royal source revealed that Prince Harry and Markle’s decision to let go of staff is an “old story.” The insider continued, “They cycle through staff as quickly as normal people cycle through toilet paper. Milk lasts longer than their employees.”
The couple’s professional successes with Netflix’s “Harry & Meghan” docuseries and “With Love, Meghan” aren’t enough to keep up with their increasing expenses. As per Page Six’s report, they took out a $9.5 million mortgage and put up a $5 million deposit to purchase their $14.65 million home after their move to the U.S. They reportedly have to pay a property tax amounting to $288,000 alongside paying a portion of their “faux foreign tours,” and footing their staff’s bill.
As of now, Meredith Maines reportedly serves as the pair’s chief communications officer. A source previously shared that Prince Harry and his wife’s move isn’t a “strategy” but a way of survival.
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