The departure of another senior staff member from Meghan Markle’s team has once again put the spotlight on the Sussexes’ internal struggles. Carly Ledger, Meghan’s global head of communications, has reportedly resigned after less than two years in the role. Ledger was a key figure responsible for managing Meghan’s public image, dealing with media relations, and handling crisis communication. Her exit is part of a growing trend of high-profile departures from the Sussexes’ team, a pattern that seems to reflect deeper issues behind the scenes.

 

 

Ledger’s resignation, framed by the Sussexes’ team as her “pursuing new opportunities,” bears a striking resemblance to previous exits from Meghan and Harry’s staff, where former aides left citing reasons like burnout, difficult work conditions, or simply not being the right fit. Meghan and Harry have seen multiple senior staff members leave their positions since their move to California in 2020. According to reports, at least nine key figures have left the Sussexes’ team, including the president of their foundation and their head of internal content. Such turnover suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining a stable, cohesive working environment for their staff.

This recent departure follows a string of notable exits, including Josh Kettler, who served as Prince Harry and Meghan’s chief of staff but quit after just three months in the role. His decision, like Ledger’s, was framed as mutual, with both parties agreeing that it wasn’t the right fit. Other major figures, such as Ben Browning, the head of internal content, and Bennet Levine from Archewell Productions, have also parted ways with the couple. This string of resignations has led to speculation that Meghan’s intense media scrutiny, combined with the couple’s high expectations, may be contributing factors to the high turnover rate.

 

 

Behind the polite PR statements, several sources have pointed out that many former employees struggled with the high-pressure environment working for the Sussexes. Some have expressed disappointment and noted that these staff members were seasoned professionals who had previously succeeded in demanding roles. Yet, they found it difficult to meet the expectations placed on them in the Sussexes’ orbit.

In addition to the staff exodus, Meghan has faced increasing difficulties in her own business ventures. Reports have suggested that her attempts to launch her American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand have stalled, with the Duchess reportedly struggling to secure a CEO for the business. While the brand has been promoted on social media by Meghan’s celebrity friends, it has yet to fully launch its products.

 

 

As the Sussexes continue to face these challenges, questions are being raised about the stability of their ventures and whether these high-profile staff departures indicate deeper cracks in the foundation of their post-royal life. With each new resignation, it becomes clearer that maintaining a cohesive and loyal team may be one of the Sussexes’ biggest challenges in their pursuit of independence and success.