Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s high adviser quits function after practically a decade | EUROtoday

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have thanked their chief adviser for his “stellar support” for practically a decade after he introduced he was leaving his function in Los Angeles to return to the UK.

James Holt, who’s standing down as government director of the Archewell Foundation, stated: “Working with Prince Harry and Meghan has been one of the great privileges of my career.”

He will proceed to work with Harry and Meghan to help their charity work because the Archewell Foundation turns into Archewell Philanthropies, the muse stated.

Mr Holt first labored with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018 when he took on a media adviser function at Kensington Palace. He then took on the highest PR job on the newly shaped charity in 2021, following the couple to stay in California.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stated: “James has been a stellar support for us for nearly 10 years. His enthusiasm and talent in overseeing our philanthropic endeavours have been extraordinary.

“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.”

In Mr Holt’s full assertion, issued by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s PR group, he stated he was “grateful” to Harry and Meghan for “everything they’ve done”.

“Working with Prince Harry and Meghan has been one of the great privileges of my career,” he stated.

“From my first project with Prince Harry eight years ago to improve mental health support for soldiers in the British military, to our recent work helping injured children in Gaza, he has consistently challenged me to think bigger about how we can make a difference.

“From the moment I met Meghan, I recognised a kindred spirit – someone who finds joy even in difficult moments and connects authentically with people regardless of circumstance.

“Above everything else, the work we’ve done together to support families affected by online harm will remain the most meaningful of my professional life. These families are extraordinary and they inspire me every day.

“After five incredible years in Los Angeles, it’s time for my family to return to London. When I pass the baton to the team leading Archewell Philanthropies in the coming months, I’ll do so with immense pride and optimism for what lies ahead.

“I’ll miss my colleagues deeply and I’m grateful to Harry and Meghan for everything they’ve done – for me, and for the countless people we’ve worked to support.”

It comes two days after the chief communications officer to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex introduced she would step down after lower than a yr within the function.

Meredith Maines stated in a press release that she might be “pursuing a new opportunity” in 2026 after a yr of “inspiring work” with the couple.

Her departure marked the reported eleventh publicist to depart the couple’s make use of in 5 years.