Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were issued a "booby trap" warning ahead of their Columbia trip, a royal commentator has claimed as it has been revealed that their Chief of Staff is stepping down.
It has been revealed that Josh Kettler has stepped down from his position with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the pair were quick to release a statement that said it was a mutual agreement.
Questioning who will take their place, royal commentator Charles Rae said: "Kettler went with them to the tour and Nigeria as well.
"So as Chief of Staff, they are the key personnel that you need by your side to guide you through any booby traps that may be there.
Meghan and Harry have gone separate ways with their Chief of Staff
Getty"Just to make sure it all supposedly runs smoothly. And with him not being there, who's going to step into the breach?"
He added: "We don't really know if it's a resignation or a sacking. One is assuming it's a resignation and to quote the old Queen song, another one bites the dust.
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"About 18 to 20 people have left the Sussexes employ since they got married and went to the palace. Now they are in California, and the Duchess still can't get hold of anyone to take on a key role in her business."
People Magazine has claimed that Kettler was hired by the Sussexes for a trial period and when it came to an end both sides felt that he was not a correct fit for the household.
A source told a separate US publication: "Josh Kettler is no longer working for them".
The former Chief of Staff joined Prince Harry on his most recent trip to the UK in May 2024 for the Invictus Games celebration.
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It is unknown whether the duke and duchess will have hired for the position ahead of their trip to Colombia, which is expected to take place later this summer.
It has also not yet been reported whether the pair are planning to take their children on the trip.
A royal insider has however said Prince Archie, five, is more likely to make the trip to South America with the Sussexes than his younger sister, Princess Lilibet, three.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are planning a trip to Colombia this summer
GettyA source told OK!: "Meghan is debating whether to bring the children with her as she feels they’re old enough, especially Archie, to enjoy a trip like this and meet people from different cultures.
"She’s well aware that it would bring extra attention and that if the four of them are pictured on the tour, it again adds to their brand."
Security concerns have been raised regarding the overseas tour but an insider told the Mail the couple will have a lot of security with them as they will be with vice president Francia Márquez.
The source added: "But people are grumbling about why the Colombian taxpayer should pick up what will be huge security costs for what is essentially a public relations exercise for the Sussexes and for a government which desperately needs to deflect away from its failures."