Not only have the resignations been in California, in the United Kingdom there have also been staff flight
Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the British Royal Family and moved to California, their team has witnessed a series of resignations. The most recent is that of Josh Kettler, who held the position of chief of staff to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and left his post just three months after taking it up. With this resignation, the number of resignations in his team since 2018 rises to 18.
Despite attempts by Meghan and Harry's spokesperson to downplay Kettler's departure, pointing out that his time in office was provisional and that the departure was consensual, rumors suggest a problematic work environment and internal tensions. According to the Daily Mail, Kettler's resignation comes at a critical time, just before the couple traveled to Colombia.
This case is not isolated. Since their move to the United States, several high-profile employees have left the Sussexes' team. These include Fara Taylor, head of marketing; Ben Browning, head of content; and Mandana Dayani, director of the Archewell Foundation. Even Toya Holness, known as "Meghan's shadow" for her role as press secretary, did not stay in her position for more than two years, reports Critical Voices.
The problem seems to have started even before their move to California. In the United Kingdom, the team working for the Sussexes also suffered multiple casualties, with rumors about the way Meghan treated her employees. Private secretaries, advisers and personal assistants quickly left their positions, raising suspicions about the work environment in the couple's environment.
One of the main reasons behind these resignations could be the high level of demand that Harry and Meghan impose on their team. A former employee of the Sussexes' team commented that many of those who quit came from high-achieving backgrounds and had worked for demanding bosses, but even these professionals found it difficult to meet the dukes' expectations.
The former worker added: "What is most telling is that, during my entire time there, I do not recall hearing any employee or ex-employee say that they would take the job again if given the opportunity." This statement highlights that, although Harry and Meghan manage to attract highly qualified talent, the work environment under their leadership does not seem to be satisfactory enough to retain their team.
