Prince Harry and Meghan Markle suffer fresh blow in search for new CEO

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered a fresh blow in their search for a CEO for the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 27/08/2024

- 15:25

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Chief of Staff departed in a mutual agreement earlier this month

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered a fresh blow in their search for a CEO for the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand.

The Duchess of Sussex's American Riviera Orchard brand was launched earlier this year, but so far, no products have been put on sale.


Meghan sent famous friends and influencers a jar of jam, with many sharing the product on social media.

However, as of yet, nothing has been released to the public two-thirds of the way through 2024.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered a fresh blow in their search for a CEO for the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand.

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The Duchess of Sussex has yet to find a CEO suitable for the position, with a source claiming this is due to the couple's demanding style of management.

The source told Closer: "The brutal reality is Harry and Meghan are the toughest of taskmasters, they are very demanding and difficult to work for, and that puts a lot of people's backs up."

Earlier this month, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rushed to downplay a split from their Chief of Staff as a mutual agreement.

The Sussexes suffered a setback as their Chief of Staff left his role after just three months of working for them.

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The Sussexes suffered a setback as their Chief of Staff left his role after just three months of working for them.

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Josh Kettler left his role in the couple's team with some reports that he had decided to quit the position, however, a US publication with links to Meghan and Harry reported that Kettler's departure was mutual.

People have said that Kettler was hired on a trial basis and that both sides felt he was not the right fit for the position when mutually deciding to go in a different direction.

Kettler joined Prince Harry on his most recent trip to the UK in May 2024.

The Duke of Sussex attended an Invictus Games anniversary event at St Paul's Cathedral.

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Harry and Meghan carried out several engagements each day across a four-day tour of Colombia earlier this month.

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Kettler also joined the Sussexes during their tour of Nigeria in May 2024.

However, Kettler departed just days before the couple undertook their second international tour of the year.

Harry and Meghan carried out several engagements each day across a four-day tour of Colombia earlier this month.

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