Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have lost another member of staff at Archewell, marking the tenth departure in three years. Christine Weil Schirmer, the couple's head of communications, quietly left towards the end of last year and has since taken a role with PR giant Brunswick.
Schirmer joined Archewell in 2020, shortly after Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals. Her departure follows that of Josh Kettler, the couple's chief of staff, who quit in July after a trial period, with both sides agreeing it was not the right fit.
Kettler, a public relations professional, had been hired to guide Harry through his next phase and accompanied him on a trip to Nigeria in May. He was seen with Harry at St Paul's Cathedral for the Invictus Games anniversary service before his sudden exit.
A former employee told the Mirror that staff would not take the job again if given the chance, noting that many had previously excelled in demanding roles. A source said Harry is now turning away from Hollywood publicists and seeking counsel from old friends, rethinking his approach.
The departures bring the total number of staff lost by the couple to 12 over five years, raising questions about the stability of their organisation.
