The Duke and Duchess will run their Archewell company themselves after a senior aide stepped down from her role.
Mandana Dayani, who ran the organisation's day-to-day operations, announced that she was quitting her post as president just days after a trailer promoting the couple’s Netflix docuseries was released. It is believed that Mandana, 40, has been at the helm of the media and charitable empire for less than 18 months.
A spokesman for Harry and Meghan said they will now take “full lead” of their Archewell media and charitable foundation and Mandana's role will not be replaced. The spokesman said: “Ms Dayani has been an integral part of Archewell and we are grateful for her passion, commitment and leadership.
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They added: “Ms Dayani was brought on during their parental leave to move the company and its projects forward. She has continued to shape its vision and future successfully. Her transition was mutually planned, with intent for the Duke and Duchess to now take full lead of their company.
“There will be no replacement for this position, and Ms Dayani is fully supportive of the Duke and Duchess in their new leadership roles, and they remain friends.”
Harry and Meghan founded Archewell in October 2020. It includes the non-profit Archewell Foundation and the production companies Archewell Audio and Archewell Productions.
The former royal couple's six-part docuseries, called Harry & Meghan, will explore the entire span of their relationship. It will revisit the early days of their courtship and will investigate the challenges and controversies that prompted them to step back from the royal family.
It includes interviews with family and friends speaking publicly for the first time, alongside historians and journalists who dissect how media influenced Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family and wider world. A confirmed date for the series' release is yet to be announced.
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