Harry and Meghan suffer fresh blow as chief of staff 'quits' after just three months of working for Sussexes

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered a fresh blow as their chief of staff has left his role after just three months of working for the Sussexes, according to a source.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 13/08/2024

- 09:17

Josh Kettler accompanied the Duke of Sussex on his most recent trip to the UK in May 2024

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered a fresh blow as their chief of staff has left his role after just three months of working for the Sussexes, according to a source.

Josh Kettler has stepped down from his role in the couple's team, but no reason has yet emerged for his departure.


A source told a US outlet: "Josh Kettler is no longer working for them".

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

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have suffered a fresh blow as their chief of staff has quit after just three months of working for the Sussexes, according to a source.

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

The blow comes as Harry and Meghan prepare to visit Colombia this month.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to undertake a four-day tour of the South American country after accepting an invitation from Colombia's vice president.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet could join their parents on their upcoming tour, according to a royal source.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The blow comes as Harry and Meghan prepare to visit Colombia this month.

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The insider added that Prince Archie, five, is more likely to make the trip to South America with the Sussexes than his younger sister, Princess Lilibet, three.

The 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.

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Last year, the vice president of Colombia said her protection officers thwarted an attempt to kill her.

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The source said: "They will be with the vice president and she has a lot of security because there have been assassination attempts on her life.

"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."

Last year, the vice president of Colombia said her protection officers thwarted an attempt to kill her.

She said they found an explosive near her family home in south-west Colombia.

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