Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's team has seen another departure as their long-serving global press secretary steps down to launch her own venture.Ashley Hansen has parted ways with her role at the Sussexes' after a two-year tenure.
This move comes shortly after she praised her time with the couple in an American magazine, despite contrasting reports in other media about Meghan's alleged tough treatment of staff, earning her the nickname 'Duchess Difficult'.Yet, Hansen hasn't cut ties entirely with the Duke and Duchess.
She's established her own PR firm in Los Angeles, Three Gate Strategies, and is reported to continue offering her services to Harry and Meghan, alongside a roster of clients from various sectors including entertainment, technology, and finance, reports the Mirror.Meghan expressed her support, stating: "We are so proud of Ashley, especially as a female entrepreneur.
We look forward to having her focused expertise on our business and creative projects and her continued oversight of our communications team. "My husband and I are excited to be alongside Ashley as she builds something extraordinarily special with her firm." Hansen reciprocated the sentiment, saying: "I am incredibly grateful to The Duke and Duchess for their continued trust in me.
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