Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s top adviser moves on from Archewell | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly Evans & Nicole Wootton-CaneMonday 29 December 2025 19:04 GMTDog walker has best reaction to surprise Prince William meetingJames Holt, executive director of the Archewell Foundation, is stepping down from his role and returning to the UK after nearly a decade of working with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.Holt initially joined Prince Harry and Meghan as a media adviser at Kensington Palace in 2018, later moving to California in 2021 to take on the top PR role at their newly formed charity.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex praised Holt's "extraordinary" enthusiasm and talent, confirming he will continue to guide their humanitarian trips through Archewell Philanthropies.Holt expressed gratitude for his time with the couple, highlighting significant work on mental health support for soldiers, aiding injured children in Gaza, and supporting families affected by online harm.His departure follows that of chief communications officer Meredith Maines and is reportedly the eleventh publicist to leave the couple's employ in five years.In fullPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s top adviser quits role after nearly a decadeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in