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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s key staff member quits in latest blow to pair

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The Mirror’s most important employee for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quits in the most recent blow to the pair.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a reputation for having aides who quit on them, which is not good for them in the USA.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harrys ‘rock’, James Holt, right, has quit working with them(Image: NETFLIX)

What you need to know about the aides who have left their positions with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

    After decades of service, their most dependable advisor has stopped working with them, severely hurting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The royal couple has dealt with a lot of staff, but eleven publicists have also left their jobs.

  • James Holt, who had been hailed as Prince Harry and Meghan’s “rock,” quit over the 2025 Christmas season. He had previously served as the couple’s executive director of the couple’s charity, the Archewell Foundation, during their contentious exit from the UK, during Harry’s autobiography, Spare, and before that.
  • Holt assisted the couple in managing their lives as they turned their backs on the UK and moved to California, where he moved with them to continue working. He was their PR from 2019 until 2021. He also addressed their working relationship in their Netflix documentary. However, he is said to have left their organization and left to move back to the UK with his wife and child and start a new life. However, he will have a transition period during which he will continue to support the couple and their charity.
  • He stated in a statement that he had spotted a kindred spirit that would never waver in the face of difficulty and who would never waver in spite of circumstance when they met Meghan. The work we’ve done together to help victims of online harm will continue to be my most meaningful professional endeavor above everything else. These families inspire me every day and are extraordinary. My family and I are now moving back to London after five incredible years in Los Angeles. I’ll be a huge fan and optimistic about what lies ahead when I take the team-leader position at Archewell Philanthropies in the upcoming months.
  • Holt is not the only person to stop working for Harry and Meghan. After just ten months, Meredith Maines, the pair’s chief communications officer, was made known earlier this week.
  • After just three months of working with the couple, Emily Robinson, Harry and Meghan’s director of communications and former PR executive, quit earlier this year. She made her decision, a source told the Daily Mail in October. She left a few weeks ago. Because she doesn’t give up, things must have been pretty bad for her.
  • The Sussexes have a reputation for having high staff turnover since moving to the US, with Josh Kettler, Harry’s former chief of staff, only spending three months there. In a Vanity Fair magazine cover story earlier this year, a report in the Hollywood Reporter claimed Meghan “belittles people” and “doesn’t take advice.”
  • Josh previously addressed the couple’s claims that they were difficult to work for, saying: “They are dedicated and hardworking. It was fascinating to witness. And he continued, adding that both them and their Archewell team “warmly welcomed” him.
  • Ashley Hansen was hired by the Sussexes as their global press secretary in May 2022, but she resigned in October 2024. The PR announced at the time that she was leaving the duo to launch her own business, Three Gate Strategies.
  • Kyle Boulia left the couple’s press office in April 2024 and became their press secretary and director of communications in June 2025. After he left, he updated his LinkedIn profile to read, “Most recently, I served as Director of Communications at Archewell, where I oversaw global press operations, crisis response, and global launches with Netflix, Spotify, and major philanthropic initiatives,” shaping narratives that reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
  • From April 2024 to July 2025, Charlie Gipson served as the couple’s European Communications Director. He stated on his LinkedIn profile that he had “led the UK and European media strategy, delivered high-impact communications for their global charitable initiatives,” that he had also “provided senior counsel on strategic planning and crisis management, supported international engagements, and led campaigns that reached billions worldwide.”
  • Toya Holness served the couple’s press for nine months, starting in October 2020 until July 2021, before moving on to become the pair’s head of communications. She was praised by royal fans for dressing similarly to Meghan. However, she left Activision Blizzard after 11 months and began working there.
  • In May of this year, Prince Harry appointed Josh Kettler as his chief of staff, and he was responsible for shepherding the Prince “through his next phase” while adapting to life outside of the UK. He took part in meetings involving Harry’s Invictus Games project and provided tours abroad, but he abruptly left after just three months.
  • Christine Schirmer is another well-known senior communications advisor who has collaborated with the couple. She started her position at Archewell in October 2020, moving up to senior advisor in 2021, and leaving in 2023.
  • Miranda Barbot started out as a communications manager for Archewell and rose to the position of director of global communications in October 2022. She served the couple’s charity until October 2024. However, according to reports, she switched from being the couple’s chief of staff to working there.
  • Deesha Tank served as the Sussexes’ main PR agent until June of this year, but she resigned. After quitting her position with the royals in June, she started out as a communications manager for the couple in 2022 and later rose to the position of director of communications in 2024.
  • READ MORE: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s “rock” quits a sizable job as a result of a fresh blow.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s key staff member quits in latest blow to pair

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The Mirror’s most important employee for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quits in the most recent blow to the pair.

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Need to be aware

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a reputation for having aides who quit on them, which is not good for them in the USA.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harrys ‘rock’, James Holt, right, has quit working with them(Image: NETFLIX)

What you need to know about the aides who have left their positions with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

    After decades of service, their most dependable advisor has stopped working with them, severely hurting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The royal couple has dealt with a lot of staff, but eleven publicists have also left their jobs.

  • James Holt, who had been hailed as Prince Harry and Meghan’s “rock,” quit over the 2025 Christmas season. He had previously served as the couple’s executive director of the couple’s charity, the Archewell Foundation, during their contentious exit from the UK, during Harry’s autobiography, Spare, and before that.
  • Holt assisted the couple in managing their lives as they turned their backs on the UK and moved to California, where he moved with them to continue working. He was their PR from 2019 until 2021. He also addressed their working relationship in their Netflix documentary. However, he is said to have left their organization and left to move back to the UK with his wife and child and start a new life. However, he will have a transition period during which he will continue to support the couple and their charity.
  • He stated in a statement that he had spotted a kindred spirit that would never waver in the face of difficulty and who would never waver in spite of circumstance when they met Meghan. The work we’ve done together to help victims of online harm will continue to be my most meaningful professional endeavor above everything else. These families inspire me every day and are extraordinary. My family and I are now moving back to London after five incredible years in Los Angeles. I’ll be a huge fan and optimistic about what lies ahead when I take the team-leader position at Archewell Philanthropies in the upcoming months.
  • Holt is not the only person to stop working for Harry and Meghan. After just ten months, Meredith Maines, the pair’s chief communications officer, was made known earlier this week.
  • After just three months of working with the couple, Emily Robinson, Harry and Meghan’s director of communications and former PR executive, quit earlier this year. She made her decision, a source told the Daily Mail in October. She left a few weeks ago. Because she doesn’t give up, things must have been pretty bad for her.
  • The Sussexes have a reputation for having high staff turnover since moving to the US, with Josh Kettler, Harry’s former chief of staff, only spending three months there. In a Vanity Fair magazine cover story earlier this year, a report in the Hollywood Reporter claimed Meghan “belittles people” and “doesn’t take advice.”
  • Josh previously addressed the couple’s claims that they were difficult to work for, saying: “They are dedicated and hardworking. It was fascinating to witness. And he continued, adding that both them and their Archewell team “warmly welcomed” him.
  • Ashley Hansen was hired by the Sussexes as their global press secretary in May 2022, but she resigned in October 2024. The PR announced at the time that she was leaving the duo to launch her own business, Three Gate Strategies.
  • Kyle Boulia left the couple’s press office in April 2024 and became their press secretary and director of communications in June 2025. After he left, he updated his LinkedIn profile to read, “Most recently, I served as Director of Communications at Archewell, where I oversaw global press operations, crisis response, and global launches with Netflix, Spotify, and major philanthropic initiatives,” shaping narratives that reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
  • From April 2024 to July 2025, Charlie Gipson served as the couple’s European Communications Director. He stated on his LinkedIn profile that he had “led the UK and European media strategy, delivered high-impact communications for their global charitable initiatives,” that he had also “provided senior counsel on strategic planning and crisis management, supported international engagements, and led campaigns that reached billions worldwide.”
  • Toya Holness served the couple’s press for nine months, starting in October 2020 until July 2021, before moving on to become the pair’s head of communications. She was praised by royal fans for dressing similarly to Meghan. However, she left Activision Blizzard after 11 months and began working there.
  • In May of this year, Prince Harry appointed Josh Kettler as his chief of staff, and he was responsible for shepherding the Prince “through his next phase” while adapting to life outside of the UK. He took part in meetings involving Harry’s Invictus Games project and provided tours abroad, but he abruptly left after just three months.
  • Christine Schirmer is another well-known senior communications advisor who has collaborated with the couple. She started her position at Archewell in October 2020, moving up to senior advisor in 2021, and leaving in 2023.
  • Miranda Barbot started out as a communications manager for Archewell and rose to the position of director of global communications in October 2022. She served the couple’s charity until October 2024. However, according to reports, she switched from being the couple’s chief of staff to working there.
  • Deesha Tank served as the Sussexes’ main PR agent until June of this year, but she resigned. After quitting her position with the royals in June, she started out as a communications manager for the couple in 2022 and later rose to the position of director of communications in 2024.
  • READ MORE: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s “rock” quits a sizable job as a result of a fresh blow.
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Nicola Peltz takes brutal three-word swipe at Beckham family after Peaty wedding

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Nicola Peltz shared a telling selfie from Los Angeles just days after husband Brooklyn Beckham didn’t attend Holly Ramsay’s wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty

Nicola Peltz appears to have taken another swipe at the Beckham clan, mere days after her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, gave Holly Ramsay’s wedding the swerve. The American heiress, 30, turned heads on Sunday with a polished selfie from Los Angeles, accompanied by the caption: “Love being home”.

The message was interpreted by many as deliberately pointed, given the couple’s decision not to join the Beckhams during the festive season. Instead of jetting off to the UK for Holly Ramsay’s nuptials, Nicola and Brooklyn, 26, remained in California.

It fuelled fresh gossip about the bubbling tension between Brooklyn and his celebrity parents, Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham. The timing of her social media post caught plenty of attention, as did Brooklyn’s public backing in the comments section, where he gushed: “Damn she sexy xx.”

READ MORE: Helen Flanagan shares sad update about eldest daughter after sweary row with ex ScottREAD MORE: Holly Hagan reveals heartbreaking Christmas gift from sister two months after death

The wannabe chef has recently unfriended his family on Instagram as the family row continues to simmer, reports the Express. Nicola struck a pose in a black vest top and shades, whilst Brooklyn, who celebrated Christmas with his billionaire in-laws, seemed eager to demonstrate where his loyalties lie online.

Holly, 25, exchanged vows with Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty, 31, in an extravagant ceremony. David and Victoria were spotted alongside Romeo, Cruz and Harper Beckham.

However, Brooklyn was conspicuously absent as the sole missing member of the close-knit family. It remains unclear whether Brooklyn received an invitation and turned it down, or if his name was left off the guest list entirely.

But insiders have hinted that it’s unlikely Holly would have left him out. This is especially the case given the Ramsays’ reputed “open door” policy towards their relationship with Brooklyn.

Other sources echoed this view, stating that the family maintains an “always welcome” stance towards the eldest Beckham lad, despite his ongoing feud with his parents. The Beckhams and the Ramsays have been tight-knit since the early 2000s.

Their children have grown up together after both families moved to the US. Brooklyn was once especially close to Gordon and Tana Ramsay’s eldest son, Jack.

However, that friendship has reportedly waned over time. The Daily Mail previously reported that Brooklyn’s bond with Jack, who’s now serving in the Marines, has “fizzled out”, with pals speculating that their relationship started to unravel when Brooklyn began dating Nicola.

This has been labelled as a “huge shame”, considering how tight the pair used to be. There was also no sight of Jack at Brooklyn and Nicola’s vow renewal ceremony earlier this summer.

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Over the festive period, Brooklyn offered glimpses into his life in the States, sharing a picture of one of his rescue dogs donning a green Grinch-themed hat and videos of himself playing tennis with American pro Reilly Opelka and Nicola’s brother Bradley.

He also shared a romantic snap of himself and Nicola holding hands on Christmas Eve, captioning it: “My Everything.” The message seemed to be a response to his decision to cut off his family, and was perceived by some as a “thinly veiled barb” aimed at the Beckhams.

Nicola Peltz takes brutal three-word swipe at Beckham family after Peaty wedding

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Just days after Holly Ramsay’s wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty was canceled, Nicola Peltz shared a heartfelt selfie from Los Angeles.

Just a few days after her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, abruptly altered Holly Ramsay’s wedding, Nicola Peltz’s behavior appears to have sparked yet another attack on the Beckham clan. The 30-year-old American heiress displayed a polished selfie from Los Angeles that read, “Love being home.

Given the couple’s decision to avoid the Beckhams during the holiday season, the message was deliberately pointed out to many. Nicola and Brooklyn, 26, stayed in California instead of traveling to the UK to attend Holly Ramsay’s wedding.

It sparked new rumors about Brooklyn’s bubbling feud with his famous parents, Lady Victoria and Sir David Beckham. Brooklyn’s public support in the comments section, where he gushed, “Damn she sexy xx,” also caught plenty of attention.

READ MORE: Helen Flanagan shares sad update about eldest daughter after sweary row with ex ScottREAD MORE: Holly Hagan reveals heartbreaking Christmas gift from sister two months after death

The wannabe chef has recently unfriended his family on Instagram as the family row continues to simmer, reports the Express. Nicola struck a pose in a black vest top and shades, whilst Brooklyn, who celebrated Christmas with his billionaire in-laws, seemed eager to demonstrate where his loyalties lie online.

Holly, 25, exchanged vows with Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty, 31, in an extravagant ceremony. David and Victoria were spotted alongside Romeo, Cruz and Harper Beckham.

Brooklyn was glaringly absent from the close-knit family, making it clear that she was the only one who was still missing. Brooklyn’s identity was reportedly removed from the guest list, but it’s not clear whether he was given an invitation and then declined.

However, insiders suggest that Holly is unlikely to have opted-out. Given the Ramsays’ alleged “open door” attitude toward their relationship with Brooklyn, this is especially true.

Despite his ongoing feud with his parents, other sources confirmed this and claimed that the family still takes an “always welcome” stance toward the eldest Beckham lad. Since the beginning of the 2000s, the Beckhams and Ramsays have been close-knit.

After both families relocated to the US, their children have grown up together. Jack, the eldest son of Gordon and Tana Ramsay, was once particularly close to Brooke.

However, it’s said that the relationship has gotten stale over time. Brooklyn and Jack, who is currently a Marine, have “fizzled out,” according to The Daily Mail, with friends speculating that Brooklyn and Nicola’s relationship “started to unravel” when Brooklyn began dating each other.

Given how tense the pair once were, this has been labeled a “huge shame.” Jack was not seen at Nicola’s and Brooklyn’s ceremony for renewing their vows earlier this summer.

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Over the festive period, Brooklyn offered glimpses into his life in the States, sharing a picture of one of his rescue dogs donning a green Grinch-themed hat and videos of himself playing tennis with American pro Reilly Opelka and Nicola’s brother Bradley.

On Christmas Eve, he also shared a romantic photo of himself and Nicola holding hands, “My Everything.” Some people thought the message was a “thinly veiled barb” directed at the Beckhams, and it appeared to be a response to his decision to cut off his family.

EastEnders’ Penny Branning star in family update with famous parents and brother

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Kitty Castledine, the actress in EastEnders, plays a member of the well-known Branning family on the soap, but she is the daughter of a footballer and TV star.

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Kitty Castledine, the star of EastEnders, has been spotted with her famous family over Christmas.

Kitty, 23, arrived on the BBC One soap as Penny Branning in January 2024 alongside her cousin Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), after the duo had been residing in Paris. However, they were swiftly arrested for drug smuggling before managing to wriggle out of the situation.

In August 2024, Penny was in the middle of a major disaster when a club crush occurred at Peggy’s Bar. As the club’s manager, Penny was responsible for ticket sales for her bank holiday event.

However, Chelsea Fox, who was portrayed by Zaraah Abrahams, hacked into the booking process as payback for her job, leading to severe overcrowding at the venue and hospitalization for Lauren and Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd), who thankfully both made it.

After losing his ex-girlfriend Shireen, who was actually killed by Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington), Penny discovered he was a suspect in a murder case after a fleeting romance with Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway).

As Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) is Penny’s father, and Max (Jake Wood) is her love interest, she is related to Walford royalty. Kitty is the daughter of a well-known television star and a professional football player, but she is not a member of the BBC soap.

Kitty’s mother is Homes Under the Hammer presenter Lucy Alexander, who also hosts the Channel 4 show, ‘Place In The Sun’.

The soap star’s father is former Premier League footballer Stewart Castledine, who had a nine-year stint at Wimbledon. He also played for Wycombe in the second tier.

Stewart has also appeared on television with shows like Big Strong Boys and Houses Behaving Badly on BBC One.

Leo Castledine, their son, is also a footballer, and he currently plays for Huddersfield Town on loan from Chelsea, a Premier League club. He has also worn the England team’s fifth jersey.

Taking to Instagram, Lucy shared a gorgeous family photo alongside her husband, Stew, and their children, Kitty and Leo, as they enjoyed a festive break in Yorkshire.

Writing in the caption, Lucy said: “Merry Christmas, everyone! A family Christmas day spent at the spectacular @grantleyhall_ with @kittycastledine @leo.castledine & Stew.”

What a place, and how lovely is Grantley Arms, too. Visiting Ripon, Yorkshire, is a worthwhile experience. I’m eager to go back.

Friends and fans of Lucy’s wasted no time in sharing their well-wishes, with Loose Women icon Ruth Langsford replying: “Gorgeous family snap! Merry Christmas!”, as Helen Skelton simply posted a love heart emoji.

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A third phrased “Fabulous photo of you all, Merry Christmas,” while a fourth phrased “Stunning family (love heart)”.

One follower remarked, “Lovely Family Photo,” while another exclaimed, “Beautiful family.”

Solomun set for ‘historic and magical’ moment as he faces ultimate challenge

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Solomun, who has collaborated with Lana Del Rey and Jamiroquai, has promised nights to remember as he looks back on his “natural high point in my long-standing love affair” with London’s nightlife.

Legendary DJ Solomun is set for another “magical” moment as he heads back to London. Fresh from another hugely successful residency at Ibiza Pacha this summer, he is ready to take on the iconic Alexandra Palace for a double header. And it’s a moment he admits he has dreamed of for a long time.

“It’s truly an iconic venue in London,” the world-renowned disc jockey tells us. “I feel very grateful to be able to play two shows there. In many ways, it feels like a natural high point in my long-standing love affair with the city’s nightlife.”

Solomun insists that freedom is the key to his longevity despite the fact that he frequently travels the world with his brand-new sets. I “allow myself to experiment with new sounds and viewpoints.” He continued, “I never want to repeat myself.”

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And he promises to include such freedom of expression in every set, including his upcoming Ally Pally dates. He teases, “Of course I will play a lot of fresh unreleased tracks where I can’t wait to feel the people react.”

The Bosnian-German DJ boasts massive remixes for artists such as Foals, Lana Del Rey, Pet Shop Boys and Jamiroquai. And speaking of such linkups, he admits the collaborations often come organically. “Sometimes an artist reaches out because they connect with my music,” he says. “Other times, I find myself drawn to their world.

Things tend to happen quite naturally when there is mutual trust and curiosity. When someone asks me to collaborate, whether it’s an emerging artist or a more well-known artist, I find it rewarding to step into various musical universes and seek out common ground. And of course, when artists I’ve been fans of for a while request to remix their music, it still feels like a real gift and blessing.

He revealed his next exciting collabs, but he doesn’t intend to slow down. I’ve previously collaborated with the wonderful German singer INEZ from the band TNA on the song TukTuk.

“I always believed that we could continue to explore this together. We had been discussing doing another song for a while, and it finally came true, which is very satisfying. I also collaborated with Skrillex on a track, which I’m incredibly appreciative of and eager to share.

The Home DJ acknowledged that he was willing to find anyone who was honest, and that he also ruled out a return to the mainstream. I’m drawn to voices that convey a lot of emotion and space, and I like artists who combine elements to create an atmosphere.

I enjoy looking at different genres and scenes as well. I have a very broad palate, ranging from hip-hop to folk. He promises to keep his Alexandra Palace shows going through the years. He continues, “I always have the best intentions and hope that it makes sense,” he says.

With a longer set, I have room to play with anticipation, stretch my travels, and let the night breathe. Surprises appear naturally when they are most effective.

Solomun’s upcoming sets follow a busy 2025 that saw him again captivate Ibizan audiences with Solomun + 1 Pacha. He also had stunning sets at the Royal Palace of Belgium, Chateau de Chantilly, and Old Royal Naval College. He also made an appearance in Las Vegas for the movie The Sphere.

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