Prince Harry’s Chief of Staff Departs After Three Months Following Mutual Agreement
Story by Daniel S. Levine
Josh Kettler began working for the Duke of Sussex in early May, a week before his trip to Nigeria
Prince Harry and his new chief of staff have parted ways.
The Duke of Sussex’s chief of staff, Josh Kettler, has left his position after three months, PEOPLE understands. Hired on a trial basis, the decision to part ways was mutual, with both sides agreeing it wasn’t the right fit.
Kettler, who started in his role just a week before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s official visit to Nigeria in May, also accompanied the Duke of Sussex on his trip to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
Based in Santa Barbara, Calif., Kettler was previously chief of staff and head of strategic partnerships at the communication platform Cognixion.
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The news comes less than two weeks after Francia Márquez, Colombia’s vice president and the first Black woman to hold the position, announced that Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan, 43, will visit Colombia in the future. Dates for the trip have not been released yet.
“As the Vice President of Colombia and Minister of Equality and Equity, I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country,” Márquez said in a statement.
The visit will include stops in Colombia’s capital city, Bogotá, as well as Cartagena and Cali.
“In these vibrant locations, they will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress,” Márquez added. “In addition to these meaningful interactions, the Duke and Duchess will experience the rich heritage of Colombia.”
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The trip to South America will be Prince Harry and Meghan’s second official international trip since they moved to the U.S. and settled in California in 2020. During the trip to Nigeria, they highlighted their Archewell Foundation’s mental health initiatives for young people and promoted the Invictus Games.
In Colombia, their focus will be the Archewell Foundation’s promotion of safer digital environments before the country hosts the first World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence Against Children in November.
“The conference will present a global framework for creating safer physical and virtual spaces, addressing issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impact of these threats on mental health,” Márquez said in her statement. “It will offer practical solutions and commitments for countries around the world. During their visit, the Duke and Duchess, as well as the Archewell Foundation, will take part in a number of activities related to this important topic.”
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Handout/Sport Gives Back Awards via Getty Prince Harry in February 2024
Handout/Sport Gives Back Awards via Getty Prince Harry in February 2024
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Chris Jackson/Getty Josh Kettler in May 2024
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