Summary:
- Meghan Markle is accused of driving away Prince Harry’s loyal staff, with the latest resignation being Harry’s Chief of Staff Josh Kettler.
- Kettler’s departure marks the 18th staff member to leave the Sussexes’ team, raising concerns about a high turnover rate.
- Reports suggest that Meghan’s behavior may be contributing to these resignations, following previous claims of her bullying staff.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a significant challenge as they prepare for their upcoming tour of Colombia. The latest blow comes with the resignation of Josh Kettler, Prince Harry’s Chief of Staff, marking the 18th departure from the Sussexes’ team. Kettler, who had been with the couple for just three months, left following what was described as a mutual decision after a trial period.
The resignation has sparked new allegations that Meghan Markle may be the driving force behind the high staff turnover. According to reports from The Daily Beast, Kettler’s role was specifically tied to Prince Harry, and while his departure was framed as a normal part of the trial process, it highlights ongoing issues within the Sussexes’ employment structure.
Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, commented on the situation, noting that “a revolving door of staff seems to be the norm for Harry and Meghan.” She pointed out that having 18 staff members leave is unusually high and indicates deeper problems within the team.
This high turnover rate echoes previous concerns about Meghan Markle’s treatment of her staff. In October 2018, Jason Knauf, the couple’s former communications secretary, wrote an email expressing concerns about Meghan allegedly bullying staff members out of the household. Although Buckingham Palace initiated a report into these allegations, the findings were never made public.
Despite these issues, some former staff members have had positive experiences with Prince Harry. One former military staffer, who worked with Harry before the roles shifted to include Meghan, spoke positively about Harry’s supportive nature. This individual noted Harry’s hands-on involvement in setting up a bar at his wedding, contrasting sharply with the negative reports about Meghan.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have yet to address the bullying allegations publicly. As they navigate these staffing issues, the couple continues to face scrutiny over their management and treatment of their team.