Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have cut ties with execs who played a major role in their Archewell organization’s biggest projects of 2022.
The Duke, 38, and Duchess, 41, of Sussex decided to part ways with Oscar-winning producer Ben Browning, who oversaw the couple’s record-breaking Netflix docuseries, “Harry & Meghan,” Variety reported Friday.
According to the publication, the deal that Browning — who was the head of internal content at Archewell Productions — had is set to expire. A reason for why it was not renewed was not provided.
Meanwhile, Fara Taylor, the marketing campaign lead for “Harry & Meghan,” Markle’s podcast, “Archetypes,” and Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” is also set to “transition out of her role” later this year.
The announcement said neither Browning nor Taylor will be replaced. Archewell was founded in October 2020, after the duke and duchess quit the royal family.
Ashley Hansen, Markle and Harry’s global press secretary, said of the exits in a statement, “Ben and Fara have been integral to the creation and execution of many critically and commercially acclaimed projects during their tenure. They have expertly delivered content and campaigns that have exceeded expectations and made their mark within the cultural zeitgeist.”
The shakeup at Archewell comes as Prince Harry and Meghan take more control of the organization after Archewell president Mandana Dayani quit late last year.
Another senior aid, Rebecca Sananes quit as head of audio at Archewell after just 18 months in the role, according to the Daily Telegraph. She was hired to produce Meghan Markle’s Spotify podcast, Archetypes, in July 2021, but was then replaced by media executive Serena Regan. Sananes and Dayani were only two of a string of execs working for the Duke and Duchess who resigned. Now the Sussexes are cutting ties with the entire executive team that led to the success of Archewell.
