Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chief of staff Josh Kettler resigns after just three months

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's chief of staff has resigned ahead of their trip to Colombia. Photo / Getty Images

Prince Harry’s chief of staff has quit after just three months.

Josh Kettler, who began working for the Duke of Sussex in May, has left his position with Harry with “both sides agreeing it wasn’t the right fit”, according to People.

A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: “Josh Kettler is no longer working for them.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be looking for a new chief of staff for their team. Photo / CBS

Kettler – who was previously chief of staff and head of strategic partnerships at the communication platform Cognixion – previously joined the prince, 39, on his trip to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in May and he was also with Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 43, on their trip to Nigeria the same month.

He had been expected to accompany the couple on their upcoming visit to Colombia, which will include stops in the capital city, Bogota, as well as Cartagena and Cali.

Harry and Meghan's chief of staff Josh Kettler has quit after a few months in the role. Photo / Getty Images

Francia Marquez, Colombia’s vice president, previously said: “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.

“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. In addition to these meaningful interactions, the duke and duchess will experience the rich heritage of Colombia.”

The pair are expected to focus on Archewell Foundation’s promotion of safer digital environments during their visit, before Colombia hosts the first World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence Against Children in November.

Márquez added: “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. 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.”