Meghan Markle is once again facing a challenge in her work environment with the recent resignation of Ashley Hansen, who served as global press secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The news has sparked a wave of reactions, especially in light of recent revelations about Meghan’s dynamic with her employees.
This timing is particularly awkward, as it follows the publication of an article in The Hollywood Reporter, in which one worker describes Meghan as a “dictator in high heels” who tends to belittle her team.
This article adds to previous allegations suggesting that Meghan bullied her staff during her time at Kensington Palace in 2018.
Hansen, who had been working for more than two years as head of public relations, becomes the latest member of the team to leave her post at he Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s foundation.
What Meghan Markle Said About Ashley Hansen’s Resignation
According to press reports, it seems that Hansen’s resignation has nothing to do with the allegations against Meghan. In fact, they mention that Ashley left her job to start her own company, Three Gate Strategies.
In an unusual twist, Meghan Markle issued a public statement in response to Hansen’s resignation, expressing her pride in her as an entrepreneur.
Meghan said: “We are so proud of Ashley, especially as a female entrepreneur. We look forward to having her focused expertise on our business and creative projects and her continued oversight of our communications team.
“My husband and I are excited to be alongside Ashley as she builds something extraordinarily special with her firm.”
The statement was issued alongside another from Hansen which read: “I am incredibly grateful to the Duke and Duchess for their continued trust in me.
“Their unwavering support and belief in my new firm have been meaningful and are a testament to their leadership.
“I knew when they first hired me that they were giving me the opportunity of a lifetime and I couldn’t be happier to continue working together.”
However, this joint statement has not gone unnoticed, especially at a time when the Duchess is in the midst of a scandal.
Meghan’s public display of affection can be interpreted as an attempt to show that there is no cause for concern following the resignation.
However, it can also be seen as evidence that the Sussexes are increasingly concerned about the allegations against Meghan.
What is clear is that this move is an effort to make it clear that Hansen’s resignation has nothing to do with Meghan’s temperament.
Ashley Hansen’s resignation marks a new chapter in Meghan Markle’s relationship with her staff, against a backdrop of challenges and controversy.