Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Aide Compared Working for Them to Handling Teenagers; Report

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As a seasoned observer of royal affairs, having spent countless hours poring over the intricacies of palace politics and the comings and goings of the royal staff, it seems that for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the revolving door of their team continues to spin at an alarming pace. The latest departure of Josh Kettler, their Chief of Staff, after just three months on the job, is yet another blow to their already beleaguered team.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have experienced another staff departure, with Josh Kettler resigning after merely three months on the job. This occurred prior to their tour of Colombia, it seems. Notably, this isn’t the first high-profile exit from their team; Samantha Cohen, a private secretary to the couple, departed in 2019, expressing difficulties working with them. As the Sussexes manage their public persona amidst ongoing debates and disputes, the storyline remains dynamic.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have recently experienced another staff departure. It appears that Josh Kettler stepped down from his role as the Sussexes’ Chief of Staff following three months on the job due to mutual agreement that it wasn’t a suitable match. Prior to their planned tour in Colombia, this unexpected exit was announced by the couple.

In my expertise, it’s no secret that high-profile roles often see changes in personnel. Recently, Samantha Cohen, who was personally requested by Queen Elizabeth to serve as Harry and Meghan’s private secretary, chose to step down from her position after a year.

Born in Brisbane, Australia, Ms Cohen initially served as a press secretary and assistant private secretary for a previous monarch for 17 years. Initially agreeing to a six-month assignment with Harry and Meghan, she found herself unable to depart due to the Palace being unable to find a suitable replacement for her. Instead, her tenure extended to 18 months.

In his book titled “Courtiers: The Secret Influence at the Crown,” former Times royal correspondent Valentine Low asserted that Meghan Markle likened her role to dealing with teenagers. According to Low’s claims, during the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s inaugural tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand, Ms Cohen was reportedly subjected to harsh criticism.

According to [Low], Meghan and Harry were difficult to handle and pushed her to her breaking point. She also stated that working with them was similar to dealing with teenagers. Not long after, Jason Knauf, the former Head of Communications, filed a bullying complaint against Meghan in October 2018, which Meghan vehemently denied.

In March 2021, an investigation began regarding accusations of bullying towards Meghan. This investigation encouraged both past and current employees to share their experiences confidentially. The claims included instances where Meghan reportedly forced out two personal assistants and humiliated staff members on multiple occasions. Later, it was disclosed that Ms Cohen was among the 10 aides who were interviewed during this process.

As a dedicated follower, I had eagerly anticipated the publication of the results in question. However, it was disclosed in July 2022 that these findings would not be included in the Sovereign Grant report for that year. Buckingham Palace stated that valuable lessons are being learned from this experience, but declined to provide further details.

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2024-08-14 08:23