Prince Harry and Meghan’s publicist quit after Kris Jenner’s birthday photo drama

Prince Harry And Meghan Marklethe eleventh publicist of Meredith Mainesresigned as communications director of Archewell Philanthropies after the Kardashian royal couple’s photo drama.

According to a new report, the incident was the “final straw” for Maines, who will stay with the Sussexes until the new year.

During her nearly year-long tenure, she managed Meghan Markle’s podcast and television projects, Prince Harry’s charitable work, and facilitated a key meeting between the prince and his father.

Maines reportedly resigned as communications director of Archewell Philanthropies just days after the couple attracted attention at a high-profile Kardashian family event.

Although his departure was announced Friday, Maines actually left his post in mid-November, sources told the newspaper. Daily Mail.

A Page six The source further shared that Maines’ resignation was due to the “final straw” in Kardashian’s birthday photo drama.

The Sussexes attended Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $175 million Beverly Hills mansion, mingling with celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Bill Gates, Tyler Perry and Mark Zuckerberg.

Photos shared online by the Kardashian-Jenner family, featuring Harry and Meghan, were later deleted, fueling speculation.

Sources reported that the Sussexes’ camp requested that the birthday photos be removed to avoid creating tension with the royal family during ongoing reconciliation efforts.

“They don’t want to upset the royal family while they try to reconcile,” a close source said.

Meanwhile, another source suggested the Kardashian-Jenner family were growing increasingly frustrated with the Sussexes, believing the couple’s presence had “overshadowed” what was supposed to be “a celebration of Kris.”

As Archewell’s communications manager, Maines handled the backlash surrounding their public appearances.

Joining the Sussex team in January, she oversaw Meghan’s podcast, TV projects and Harry’s charitable initiatives.

Maines also reportedly facilitated a meeting between Harry and his father, King Charles, in September, after she was photographed meeting the monarch’s press secretary, Tobyn Andreae, in July, a step that reportedly helped set up the Duke’s brief reunion with Charles.

A source close to Maines said Page six, “She’s unflappable and doesn’t complain…she really enjoyed her time there, but at some point it’s time to go.”

Accustomed to fast-paced environments thanks to her experience in venture capital and technology, Maines is said to have thrived despite the pressure.

Despite his nontraditional background, insiders praised his accomplishments during his brief tenure.

“The amount she was able to accomplish in almost a year was incredible – she launched Meghan’s podcast and TV show… and took care of the prince’s charity work,” a source said.

Following his departure, Archewell’s communications team was reduced to just two employees.

Commenting on Maines’ departure, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said: “Meredith Maines and Method Communications have concluded their work with Archewell. The Duke and Duchess are grateful for their contributions and wish them well.”

Although the statement was brief, those close to Maines viewed his departure as a natural career progression.

Scheduled for mid-January, its release will mark nearly a year of service to the couple.

“She really enjoyed her time there, but at some point it was time to leave… They begged her to stay to handle the transition of the Archewell Foundation and other transitions,” a source said. “She stayed to do this.”