JAKARTA - Meredith Maines, head of communications for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, has officially resigned after serving for about 10 months. Although he resigned from his position, Maines will still help until early next year to support the transition process.
Maines was appointed as the first chief communications officer for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in late February with an official announcement made on February 28, 2025.
He started his job in March and is responsible for managing communications that include the couple's nonprofit, business, and public image.
The change was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a statement to People.
"Meredith Maines and Method Communications have completed their cooperation with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The Duke and Duchess express their gratitude for the contributions they have made and wish them the best," he said.
Maines also made a personal statement regarding his decision.
"After a year of working with great inspiration with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, I will pursue new opportunities in 2026. I am very grateful and respectful of the couple and the team, as well as the good they do in the world," he added.
Maines' resignation adds to the list of staff changes in Meghan and Harry's communications team. Since the two stepped down as active members of the royal family and moved to the United States in 2020, a number of public relations staff have left their teams.
A year ago, global press secretary Ashley Hansen resigned after two years working to set up her own consultancy business.
The following summer, three other communications staff also left, including Charlie Gipson based in the UK and Kyle Boulia in California. In addition, Emily Robinson, a former Netflix staff member appointed as communications director, also left her post in October after only four months.
During his tenure, Maines worked with Method Communications, an external firm that supports Meghan and Harry's communications strategy. He handled more of Meghan Markle's public relations affairs.
Meanwhile, Liam Maguire remains director of communications for the UK and Europe, with a primary focus on Prince Harry's communications.
Before joining the Sussex team, Maines had a long experience in the field of communication. He worked at Google, leading communications at Hulu to become a talent manager for American Idol, and most recently worked at venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners.
In the future, the Sussex couple is rumored not to appoint a new communications chief. Instead, the communications role will be strengthened by expanding the responsibilities of Liam Maguire as chief communications director.
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