Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing renewed questions about workplace stability after their director of communications, Emily Robinson, resigned just months into the job. Robinson, who joined the Sussexes' Archewell organization in late May, stepped down quietly this October, People confirmed.
Robinson's departure-her second major job change this year-has reignited debate about whether the Duchess of Sussex is "too hard to work for," a perception that has shadowed Markle since her 2020 royal exit. Before joining the couple's team, Robinson had served as Senior Director of Publicity at Netflix, overseeing campaigns for several high-profile projects. Her background appeared well suited to the Sussexes' production partnership with Netflix through Archewell Productions.
A source familiar with the situation told People that Robinson's move was voluntary, though the Sussexes have not publicly addressed her exit. Their spokesperson described Robinson's tenure as productive, saying she did an "excellent job" managing projects such as With Love, Meghan "with great success."
Despite that praise, Robinson's quick departure follows a familiar pattern for the couple's communications staff. Since relocating to California, Meghan and Harry have seen a string of PR and communications figures come and go. Earlier this year, deputy press secretary Kyle Boulia and UK press officer Charlie Gipson both departed after roughly a year in their roles.
In 2024, Ashley Hansen, Archewell's former head of communications and global press secretary, also left to establish her own firm. While some insiders attribute the turnover to "organizational restructuring," others privately suggest that the demands of working for the couple-particularly under Meghan's direction-can be intense, with limited flexibility.
Still, several staff members remain in place. Liam Maguire continues to oversee European communications, and Meredith Maines serves as chief communications officer. Former publicists James Holt and Miranda Bardot have also stayed on in different non-PR capacities, reflecting ongoing internal adjustments.
Robinson's exit coincides with renewed media attention on Markle's public image. Earlier this month, the Duchess drew criticism after sharing a video of herself riding through Paris during Fashion Week-footage some claimed was shot near the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, where Princess Diana died in 1997.
According to Insider, reactions to the clip reportedly caused tension within the family. One source said Prince Harry was "hurt and upset," while another dismissed those accounts as "inaccurate and cruel," arguing that "Diana's death was used as a stick to beat his wife with."
Amid scrutiny, Markle has maintained focus on her expanding ventures. She is promoting her lifestyle brand As Ever and developing new projects under Archewell's first-look deal with Netflix, a partnership now modeled on the Obamas' production arrangement.
