The royal news has been quite active lately, with another key staff member from Harry and Meghan’s team announcing their decision to step down. Meredith Maines, who was responsible for communications at Archewell, has resigned. The update was made public on Friday, and it was reported that she will remain until the new year. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Maines Steps Down Amid Kardashian Photo Controversy
According to a source, Maines has resigned before Christmas. However, she has agreed to stay with the company till the new year. The decision is to ensure the handover moves without any delays. Moreover, she is the 11th publicist to leave the Sussex operation in five years.
The source claimed that the situation involving the Kardashians was the reason for her exit. At Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday festivities in November, Harry and Meghan mingled with many celebrities. They had a word with Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Jay Z, Beyonc, Paris Hilton, Tyler Perry, Mark Zuckerberg and many more.
Elsewhere, once the party ended, Kardashian and Jenner had posted pictures with Harry and Meghan on Instagram. However, they did so without approval beforehand. Moreover, the images were later deleted. Elsewhere, this had caused an online discussion. Insiders called the couple’s presence tacky. Some even felt how far Harry has become from the rest of the royal family.
One insider also said the atmosphere of the party was completely different from what approach Prince William follows. Even the glamorous display was the opposite of Wales’ image. And so, because of this incident, more pressure was put on Archwell’s communication team. According to sources, Maines has resigned because of the Kardashian incident.
Royal News: High Staff Turnover Continues As Archewell Restructures
Maines joined the Sussex organisation earlier this year. Moreover, Harry and Meghan also ended their partnership with Method Communications. Method had been hired as their external PR firm in the United States. They worked with Archewell for seven months. A spokesperson said that Meredith Maines and Method Communications had completed their work with the organisation. Moreover, the Duke and Duchess were grateful for their contributions.
However, the couple have already selected a new agency. They will take over their US press operations. However, another Chief Communications Officer will not be brought. They will rely on Liam Maguire. He handles the communications for the UK and Europe.
Before Maine, even Ashley Hansen and Emily Robinson had resigned. Moreover, some former aides claimed that Meghan had left them in tears. However, Meghan had denied those claims. Their team is moving ahead with a new press agency and a reduced internal leadership structure for the time being. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.