James Holt, the longest-serving staffer at the side of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, departing position at Archewell. This organization is focused on the couple’s extensive philanthropic efforts. His announcement comes mere weeks after the Archewell Foundation’s rebranding—used liberally and euphemistically in some media outlets—as a foundation Archewell Philanthropies. Holt has widely been the public face of the couple’s operations—both in terms of their public life and their burgeoning philanthropy—over the last five years.
Holt made the announcement statement thanking ODOT for his time there. He was passionate about the ability to work directly with Prince Harry and Meghan. He described his work as a privilege to walk alongside amazing families. He stated the pleasure he gets from assisting them in moving their agenda forward. Holt’s first encounter was five years ago when he worked with Meghan Markle in tandem with Prince Harry at Kensington Palace.
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joined the couple in Los Angeles in 2020. Now, he is moving back to London with his young family. His departure heralds a new stage for Archewell, which has experienced remarkable growth and maturation since its founding. In 2022, Holt traveled to the Invictus Games alongside Prince Harry. This presence stood as a clear testament to his highly-visible, hands-on support of high-level events that promote their joint cause.