Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to part ways with their communications team has sparked a flurry of reactions from royal fans — and not all of them are supportive.
According to a report by Page Six, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have officially cut ties with their in-house PR staff as part of broader efforts to reduce expenses. The move comes just weeks after it was revealed the couple had let go of six additional employees, including their two communications reps, as they continue to streamline operations in California.
While some observers see the decision as a practical financial strategy, others have taken to social media to share more pointed views.
“They have plenty of money,” one critic wrote. “They’re probably trying to guilt-trip Charles into paying their over-the-top security so they can larp as important people who matter — when they don’t. They flood the public with paid publicity because they’re not organically famous.”
Another added, “After all they said during the Oprah interview and in Harry’s book attacking the Royal Family, no one cares what they do or say anymore. They need to get real jobs.”
A third user commented, “People who claim to want privacy don’t need PR mouthpieces. They’re not representing the monarchy, so why keep staff like they do?”
The backlash highlights the ongoing scrutiny faced by the Sussexes since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. While they’ve sought to establish themselves independently through media ventures and charitable work, their every move continues to divide opinion.
For now, the couple seems focused on tightening their inner circle — and possibly redefining how they navigate their public image going forward.
