Featured Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Topics: Royal Family, Prince Harry, Celebrity, UK News, Meghan Markle, World News
Rhiannon Ingle
Topics: Royal Family, Prince Harry, Celebrity, UK News, Meghan Markle, World News
The Duke of Sussex’s chief of staff has left his role after just a matter of months in the position.
Josh Kettler took up the senior post working with Prince Harry back in May, ahead his tour to Nigeria along with wife Meghan Markle.
His departure comes as Harry and Meghan prepare for their working trip to Colombia, set to take place later this week.
Advert
Mr Kettler, who was previously chief of staff and head of strategic partnerships at communication platform Cognixion, was given the role as he was believed to be the ideal candidate to 'guide' the couple through their 'next phase'
He also accompanied Harry back in May to London for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral.
It is understood Mr Kettler was hired on a trial basis and the decision to part ways was mutual, with both sides agreeing it was not the right fit.
The news comes less than two weeks after Francia Márquez, Colombia's vice president, announced that Harry and Meghan would visit Colombia.
"As the Vice President of Colombia and Minister of Equality and Equity, I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country," Márquez confirmed in a statement.
The trip will include stops in Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá, as well as Cartagena and Cali.
"In these vibrant locations, they will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress," she continued.
"In addition to these meaningful interactions, the Duke and Duchess will experience the rich heritage of Colombia."
The country is set to host the first World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence Against Children in November.
Márquez added: "The conference will present a global framework for creating safer physical and virtual spaces, addressing issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impact of these threats on mental health.
"It will offer practical solutions and commitments for countries around the world. During their visit, the Duke and Duchess, as well as the Archewell Foundation, will take part in a number of activities related to this important topic."
Harry and Meghan have gained somewhat of a reputation for being unable to retain staff as they forged ahead with their charitable and production ventures in the US.
The pair have seen 18 senior figures leave since they married back in 2018.