Yet another key member of staff working for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has parted ways with the couple – and he is not the first high-flyer who has worked for the Sussexes and quickly moved on

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dramatically quit their royal roles and moved to the United States, they quickly appointed a whole new team of staff.

But as the years have passed, the couple has gained something of a reputation for being unable to hang on to employees as they forge ahead with their charitable and production ventures outside the Firm. And in another blow, it has been revealed that Harry’s chief of staff has left his role after just three months – taking the total to 18.

Josh Kettler, a high-flying PR executive, took up the senior post working with Harry in May ahead of the Sussexes’ tour to Nigeria. His departure comes as Harry and Meghan prepare for their working trip to Colombia this week.
It is understood Mr Kettler was hired on a trial basis and the decision to part ways was mutual, with both sides agreeing it was not the correct fit. But he’s not the only Harry and Meghan staff member to leave in recent years.
After Harry and Meghan wed in May 2018, the couple, who were still working royals at this point, saw a string of staff changes with several leaving their posts. Among those leaving were senior communications secretary Katrina McKeever, Meghan’s personal assistant Melissa Toubati, a female royal protection officer and their assistant private secretary, Amy Pickerill.

Melissa Toubati mysteriously handed in her notice after just six months with the Duchess of Sussex. A source said: “Her job was highly ­pressurised and in the end it became too much. She put up with quite a lot. Meghan put a lot of demands on her and it ended up with her in tears.

“She is hugely talented and played a pivotal role in the success of the royal wedding. She’ll be missed by everyone in the household. Melissa is a total professional and fantastic at her job, but things came to a head and it was easier for them both to go their separate ways.”