It was reported that Toya
Holness had stepped down from her position as global press secretary less than
a year after taking on the role in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s team. Ms. Holness’ departure makes her the latest of at least 12 of Harry and Meghan’s top
staff to leave since 2018.
Ms. Holness joined Harry and
Meghan’s company Archewell in October 2020.
She initially worked as part
of the couple’s public relations team, before being appointed as global press
secretary in March 2021.
She was to utilize her degree
in strategic PR from the University of Southern California to oversee their PR
on both sides of the Atlantic.
According to royal journalist
Roya Nikkhah, the couple and Ms. Holness had “recently parted
company” but no official explanation was given.
Beatrice Cardenas, a
Congressional Candidate for California took to Twitter to mock the latest staff
departure from the Sussexes team.
Ms. Cardenas, a Republican who
ran for election in 2020, responded to a user called “Tourre Bakahai”
who had written: “‘Global’ press secretary [crying with laughter emoji] Does
their fantasy world involve an intergalactic press secretary, too?
“What a couple of clowns. As
if no-output showbiz wannabes subsidized by inherited wealth even need staff.”
Ms. Cardenas, who ran for
election in Meghan’s home state, claims the couple have an obsession with using
the word “global” in relation to their brand and image.
However, she claims that most
people in California – where the couple settled down after quitting royal
duties – are not aware of them.
