Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Back to Their Old PR Firm, After 11 Publicists Quit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reunited with a familiar publicist firm, Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis (SSML), following their 11th publicist's sudden resignation. The couple will be working in tandem with their internal communications team led by Liam Maguire.
The royal duo has long maintained a close relationship with SSML, which also represents high-profile clients like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck. Markle was previously represented by the firm during her acting career on "Suits," while they have collaborated on projects since 2017. Keleigh Thomas Morgan, one of the firm's co-presidents, even attended their royal wedding in May 2018.
However, Markle and Harry have struggled to retain publicists since stepping down from their royal duties in 2020. Their most recent publicist, Meredith Maines, quit last December after a highly publicized incident involving their appearance at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party. An insider claimed that the drama with the Kardashians was the final straw for Maines.
The couple has faced numerous challenges since leaving the royal family, including criticism over their social media activities and high-profile outings like their attendance at Bezos' lavish party in Beverly Hills. In response to public pressure, they asked Kim Kardashian and Jenner to remove Instagram photos of them at the party.
Markle and Harry have lost several staff members recently, including James Holt, who stepped down as chief of their charity, Archewell Philanthropies, last month. This departure follows that of former senior staffers Genevieve Roth, Christine Schirmer, and Ashley Hansen.
The decision to return to SSML has been seen as a strategic move to maintain a stable public image while navigating the complexities of their new life outside the royal family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reunited with a familiar publicist firm, Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis (SSML), following their 11th publicist's sudden resignation. The couple will be working in tandem with their internal communications team led by Liam Maguire.
The royal duo has long maintained a close relationship with SSML, which also represents high-profile clients like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck. Markle was previously represented by the firm during her acting career on "Suits," while they have collaborated on projects since 2017. Keleigh Thomas Morgan, one of the firm's co-presidents, even attended their royal wedding in May 2018.
However, Markle and Harry have struggled to retain publicists since stepping down from their royal duties in 2020. Their most recent publicist, Meredith Maines, quit last December after a highly publicized incident involving their appearance at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party. An insider claimed that the drama with the Kardashians was the final straw for Maines.
The couple has faced numerous challenges since leaving the royal family, including criticism over their social media activities and high-profile outings like their attendance at Bezos' lavish party in Beverly Hills. In response to public pressure, they asked Kim Kardashian and Jenner to remove Instagram photos of them at the party.
Markle and Harry have lost several staff members recently, including James Holt, who stepped down as chief of their charity, Archewell Philanthropies, last month. This departure follows that of former senior staffers Genevieve Roth, Christine Schirmer, and Ashley Hansen.
The decision to return to SSML has been seen as a strategic move to maintain a stable public image while navigating the complexities of their new life outside the royal family.
It's like they're saying "you know what, we need some stability in our lives right now" 
. 11 publicists quitting is CRAZY, though - it must be tough for them to deal with all that drama and scrutiny 
. I feel bad for Meredith Maines, though - who wouldn't want to work with the royal fam? 
But hey, at least they're sticking together now! 
SSML's got a solid track record, too - Leo and Ben Affleck are clients, so you know they've got it down 
. Fingers crossed this new chapter is more chill for the Markle-Harry squad 
#TeamSSML #RoyalDrama #PublicistProbs
They gotta switch publicists like they're changing socks – one drama-filled incident at a time 
. 11 publicists is like, whoa! They're basically saying "screw it" and going back to the ones they know. I guess stability is key when you're trying to keep your image on point... unless you're a Kardashian, then drama's always in style 
. And seriously, can we talk about how hard being a royal is? Like, I thought having a fancy job was stressful, but I guess having the whole world watching your every move takes it to a whole new level 
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. The royal couple's social media life is still giving me life... but seriously, it's been a wild ride for them since stepping down from the royals 
. Like, didn’t they learn from their mistakes or something? They had some major publicist changes in 2020 and now they're just like "oh let's go back to the same people" 
!!! I mean can you even imagine having to deal with all that drama and pressure without them?! The Kardashians thing was just too much, right?! 
. And can we talk about how low-key cool SSML is? Working with Leo and Ben Affleck must be a dream come true for any publicist 
Can't they just find one person who can handle Meghan and Harry's PR drama for once? 
SSML has been with them since 2017, so you'd think they'd have it down by now. The Kardashians thing was probably a major blow, but I guess they're back on track now. 
I'm just here for the tea, but seriously, can't they just chill and be themselves for once? 
. 11 quitters? That's a whole lot of drama 
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. I feel bad for them, they must be dealing with so much drama 
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. Liam Maguire is like the superhero of PR 
. And who knew SSML represented DiCaprio and Affleck? Talk about A-list power 
. I hope they find some stability with SSML 
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And with all the drama that's been happening lately, it makes sense for them to get a more stable PR firm behind them. 11 publicists quitting is no joke! 
. What changed? Was it a deal made somewhere in the shadows? I mean, they're still makin' moves, still causin' drama, but now with a fresh coat of paint 
. It's all about PR, right? They need someone to manage the narrative and keep the public on their side 
. I'll be keepin' an eye on this one, that's for sure