In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle has parted ways with yet another public relations chief, marking the tenth such departure in just five years.
Emily Robinson, who was brought on board from Netflix only three months ago, has decided to step down, leaving friends to speculate that her experience must have been far from pleasant.
Robinson, who had made a name for herself working on Netflix’s acclaimed series The Crown, had a challenging background.
This series has often drawn criticism for its contentious portrayal of the Royal Family, and during her time there, she managed public relations for episodes that showcased sensitive topics, such as Prince Harry‘s controversial Nazi costume incident.
An insider close to Robinson shared with the Daily Mail that her departure was entirely her choice, noting, “She’s not one to quit easily, which suggests the situation must have been quite dire for her to leave so soon.” This illustrates the mounting pressure associated with handling the Sussexes’ media image amidst ongoing criticisms.
Since Meghan and Prince Harry stepped away from royal duties in search of a self-sustained lifestyle in California, they have cycled through at least ten publicists.
However, among these hires, two have transitioned into roles outside the PR sphere altogether, indicating a somewhat chaotic internal strategy.
In defense of Robinson’s brief tenure, a spokesperson for the couple highlighted that she successfully managed several project-based initiatives, including a well-received season of With Love, Meghan and providing vital assistance to their production company.
Despite her limited time, her contributions were reportedly fruitful.
The Sussexes’ rocky path has not been without its share of drama.
Earlier this year, a series of public relations missteps culminated in a significant shakeup among their team.
The couple faced backlash following a pointed critique in Vanity Fair, which reignited bullying allegations against Meghan, while unflattering headlines continued to plague their endeavors.
February saw further turmoil with the rebranding of Meghan’s culinary venture, only adding to the confusion surrounding her image.
Additionally, her Netflix cooking show faced harsh critiques on both sides of the Atlantic, and her podcast had struggled to maintain traction.
Notably, in a recent faux pas, Meghan was caught referring to herself as “Her Royal Highness,” potentially violating an agreement established with Queen Elizabeth II as part of their departure from royal responsibilities in 2020.
In response to these challenges, the couple took decisive action by dismissing two directors of communications, in what was described by insiders as a cleanliness purge.
Among those let go were UK-based Charlie Gipson and California counterpart Kyle Boulia, with Deesha Tank, a long-standing member of their Archewell foundation, resigning just days prior.
Adding to the upheaval, the head of content for Meghan’s Instagram account also exited, signaling even more instability.
In an effort to regain control, the Sussexes engaged the services of Method Communications, a firm positioning themselves as “disruptors” in the industry.
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