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On Monday, the magazine People revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a major reshuffle of their public relations team. Miranda Barbot, formerly director of international communications, was promoted to vice president of media operations and programs. She joined the Sussexes team in 2022 after notable collaboration with Barack Obama during his 2012 campaign.
In her wake, Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson are taking the reins of communications, overseen by Ashley Hansen, the couple’s press secretary. Charlie Gipson, based in the United Kingdom, hints at a possible return for the couple to the British or European stage, through business and audiovisual ventures.
The couple also has projects with Netflix, for which they signed a substantial deal in 2020. That partnership includes creating content around polo, cooking, and gardening. In addition, Meghan Markle is working with Lemonada Media to develop new podcasts, continuing the success of her Archetypes podcast, and is launching her American Riviera Orchard brand, specializing in kitchen and lifestyle products.
Kyle Boulia, based in Los Angeles, brings added experience to the team from the Hollywood entertainment industry, having previously worked for United Talent Agency. His commitment to diversity and inclusion has been notably recognized. With these changes, the Sussexes hope to strengthen their media presence and their influence in the audiovisual sector, and beyond.