Latest Departure Sparks New Questions About the Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍es’ Management Style

It appears that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have once again parted ways with another American adviser. Josh Kettler, who had been serving as chief of staff to the Duke and Duchess, reportedly resigned in August after just three months on the job. His departure adds him to the increasingly notorious “Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍 Survivors Club,” a term some former employees have adopted to describe their experiences.

A Pattern of Short Tenures

Before Kettler, several others have left the couple’s inner circle, including Toya Holness, their global press secretary until 2022, and Christine Weil Schirmer, who quit as their PR head in 2021. Samantha Cohen, Markle’s former top aide, also exited that year. Notably, Keleigh Thomas Morgan, a partner at Sunshine Sachs, began working with Meghan when she was still a TV star on Suits and later helped establish the couple’s internal communications when they relocated to California. Sources suggest Morgan stopped representing them around 2020 due to financial disputes, a claim the PR firm denies.

Other notable members of the Survivors Club include Catherine St-Laurent, who lasted a year as the head of the Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍es’ charity Archewell, and Archewell COO Mandana Dayani. The churn raises the question: why do these advisers leave so quickly?

Inside the Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍 Dynamics

According to insiders, “Everyone’s terrified of Meghan.” They describe her as someone who belittles others and does not take advice. Despite Harry’s charm, he is viewed as an enabler of Markle’s behavior. “She’s just terrible,” claims a source, painting a stark contrast to Markle’s public persona.

Markle’s past treatment of royal aides prompted an investigation by Buckingham Palace in 2018 for alleged “bullying behavior,” though the findings were never released. Some former staff members reportedly describe her as the ‘Duchess Difficult,’ citing her tendency for tantrums and early-morning emails that leave colleagues shaken. “She marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders,” one source recalls, adding, “I’ve watched her reduce grown men to tears.”

A Contradictory Public Image

This unflattering portrayal contrasts sharply with the image Markle has sought to cultivate in recent years. An admirer of self-help author Brené Brown, Markle emphasizes gratitude and joy in her life. While on a recent trip to Colombia, she spoke of her “chapter of joy,” stating, “If you’re going to be grateful for your life, you have to be grateful for all aspects of it.”

In her Archetypes podcast, Markle addressed her struggles with self-assertion, recounting moments of cowering and tiptoeing in professional settings. “You’re allowed to set a boundary. You’re allowed to be clear; it doesn’t make you demanding,” she said, advocating for clarity over ambiguity.

No Comment from the Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍es

Harry and Meghan’s current spokesperson declined to comment on the ongoing situation or the claims made by former staff.

Alexa’s Glitch Sparks Controversy

In unrelated news, a glitch in Alexa’s responses has led to accusations of bias in political recommendations. Until recently, asking Alexa why to vote for Donald Trump yielded a neutral response, while inquiries about Kamala Harris were met with supportive statements. This discrepancy has fueled outrage among Trump supporters, with some labeling Alexa a “commie operative.” Amazon has since clarified that the glitch has been fixed, insisting that Alexa does not possess political views.

Dimitri the Maître D’ Returns to Tower Bar

In lighter news, Dimitri Dimitrov, the beloved maître d’ of Hollywood, is returning to Tower Bar after six years at San Vicente Bungalows. Klein, the owner of both establishments, expressed excitement about Dimitri’s return, stating, “Our regulars will be thrilled that he’s back.” Dimitri will not only resume his role but will also be featured in a documentary about his legendary status in the industry. Klein is simultaneously working on expanding his brand with new locations in Santa Monica and New York’s West Village.