Overview
- A spokesperson confirmed Meredith Maines and Method Communications have concluded their work with the Sussexes, and Maines said she will pursue a new opportunity in 2026.
- Maines’ tenure lasted roughly 10 months after starting in March 2025 and she primarily handled the duchess’s publicity in coordination with Method.
- The couple are not expected to hire another chief communications officer, with UK and Europe communications lead Liam Maguire taking an expanded role.
- Reporting indicates a U.S. agency is expected to replace Method, though no firm has been named.
- The changes track with broader shifts at Archewell Philanthropies, where staffing has been reduced and operations are moving to a fiscal-sponsor model; earlier this year Maines was seen meeting the King’s communications chief in a moment observers linked to Harry’s later reunion with his father.