Insiders later suggested the Sussexes’ team had asked for the photos to be taken down, fearing the images could upset the royal family and spark a “major PR headache.”
Fallout With the Kardashians
According to one source, the request did not go down well with Kim Kardashian, 45.
“It’s a slap in the face- and one she (Kim) can’t let slide,” the source told The Star.
The insider added that friends of Kardashian are now advising her to “wash her hands of Meghan.”
“The word is that Kim’s done with Markle,” the source claimed.
Staff Departures Add to the Turmoil
The Kardashian-related controversy is also rumored to have played a role in the sudden resignation of the Sussexes’ chief communications officer, Meredith Maines.
Maines stepped down in December, despite having joined Harry and Meghan’s team only in March 2025. She is believed to be the 11th communications professional to leave their employment over the past five years.
Just days later, the couple also lost their top adviser, James Holt, who had been in the role since 2021.
“After five incredible years in Los Angeles, it’s time for my family to return to London,” Holt said in a statement.
“When I pass the baton to the team leading Archewell Philanthropies in the coming months, I’ll do so with immense pride and optimism for what lies ahead.”
