Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are grappling with yet another challenge as the year draws to a close, which is further affecting their already declining careers. Recent reports have unveiled a significant development: the couple’s Global Press Secretary, Ashley Hansen, has tendered her resignation after serving in this role for over a year. This information initially surfaced in an article from The Sunday Times and was also covered by Insider, though the original article has since been removed.
The sources close to the situation shed light on Ashley’s departure from the core team of Prince Harry and Meghan. It was disclosed that Ashley had been exploring freelance opportunities independently. However, regrettably, these opportunities did not align with the Sussexes’ plans, despite her being highly regarded by their team. Ashley encountered a common challenge in her role – clients not always heeding her advice, hinting at underlying tensions.
Now, Royal expert Neil SCH has provided insights into Ashley’s exit and why the Times article was removed. In his latest YouTube video, Neil commented on the situation, saying, “How could it be that Meghan and Harry are not taking direction well? What we can tell you exclusively on the show is that there has been quite a fracas. The fracas essentially stems from that Variety appearance, where Meghan was visibly upset. In fact, she was asked to move along the red carpet, and it seemed like she was sticking there like glue. That incident has evolved into something of a catastrophe.”
As of now, Ashley Hansen has refrained from making any public statements, especially over the festive season. The reason behind The Times newspaper’s removal of the article from their website and subsequent follow-ups is the widespread denial from the particular camp involved. What is evident is that there is turmoil within their team. Allegedly, Prince Harry wishes for Ashley to remain in her role and believes she’s doing a terrific job. However, according to the same source, Megan is not particularly pleased, which is unsurprising given the incident on the Variety red carpet back in November.
During that appearance on the red carpet at Variety’s Power of Women Gala, Megan displayed her irritation. In a cameo on the red carpet, Ashley appeared to gently nudge Megan, who laughed and turned to speak to her assistant instead of walking along the red carpet.
It is worth noting that Megan Markle has been vocal about working on several exciting projects following a period of few new releases throughout the year. Unfortunately, it seems that Megan is encountering difficulties in securing work within the entertainment industry, primarily due to the persistent negative press surrounding her and Prince Harry in recent years. According to Deadline, there is a reluctance within the industry to collaborate with the Sussexes, driven by their ongoing feud with the royal family and the extensive gossip surrounding their marriage and lifestyle.
Furthermore, it appears that Megan Markle has not secured the movie or television roles that many had expected her to land by now. Megan was written out of the legal drama “Suits” and distanced herself from Hollywood before beginning her relationship with Prince Harry in 2016.
