And one more! In all, 18 members of the royal staff have left the Sussex ship since the couple’s marriage in 2018. As many members of the “survivors” have denounced, working for Harry, but especially for Meghan, is far from being a part of pleasure. In September 2024, The Hollywood Reporter even reported the harsh qualifiers used by the Suits actress’ former clerks: “a dictator in high heels, smoking and barking orders.”
Meghan Markle will have a hard time getting rid of this bad reputation. If sources close to the couple tried to counterattack by saying that these were lies invented by some after the “Megxit”, the departure of a new employee, 19th to slam the door, has once again sowed rout…
A Sussex employee leaves, and she’s the 19th
As clarified by L’express UK, Ashley Hansen was director of public relations for the Sussexes. For two years, she ensured that all of Sussex’s external communications were a success. She played the role of buffer between the couple and the audiences, brands, or clients potentially working with them.
But, that’s it: Ashley in turn slammed the door. The official reason – and given by the person concerned – is that she is leaving to set up her own consulting company based in Los Angeles, Three Gate strategies. She will no longer work full-time with Harry and Meghan, but, as L’express UK reported, she will continue to oversee their international communications team.
photo credit: Bestimage Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle, the pregnant Duchess of Sussex – The British royal family attend Christmas mass at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, December 25, 2018.
Harry and Meghan keep up appearances: “We are very proud of…”
Drawing on their experience, Archie and Lilibet’s parents this time took care to keep up appearances. After Ashley’s departure, they rushed to share a press release in which they made it clear that everything did not end in tragedy.
« We are very proud of Ashley, especially as a female entrepreneur. (…) My husband and I are thrilled to be alongside Ashley as she builds something extraordinarily special with her business,”
they write to show that they are not moved by any feeling of bitterness.
For her part, the communications specialist also shared her enthusiasm at the idea of having worked for such a prestigious family. “I am incredibly grateful to the Duke and Duchess for their continued confidence in me. Their unwavering support and confidence in my new business has been significant and a testament to their leadership. » However, a question remains: if she was so satisfied, why did she leave? Perhaps the future will tell…
