Overview
- James Holt confirmed he will leave his Los Angeles role leading Archewell after five years and relocate to London, with a transition to new leadership over the coming months.
- A spokesperson said he will remain connected as a senior philanthropic adviser and assist Prince Harry and Meghan on overseas humanitarian trips planned for 2026.
- Holt has been a central figure since 2019, serving as the couple’s PR chief before taking the helm of Archewell in 2021 and appearing in the Netflix series Harry & Meghan.
- His exit comes during a period of turnover and reorganisation at Archewell, following the recent resignation of communications chief Meredith Maines and reports that other senior staff, including program lead Kristen Slevin, have departed.
- Some US outlets, citing unnamed sources, report the operation has been significantly pared back or effectively closed with roles shifted to consultancy, a claim not independently verified in the coverage.