Prince Harry, Meghan Markle senior aide to remain involved in overseas projects

James Holt, longtime senior aide to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is returning to London with his family but will continue working closely with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Holt, who has spent nearly a decade with the couple, will step back from day-to-day leadership at Archewell Philanthropies but remain a senior adviser and will oversee their overseas humanitarian projects.

It was confirmed by Sussexes’ spokesman, who said Holt “will remain a senior philanthropic advisor for the couple and Archewell Philanthropies, supporting their humanitarian trips overseas in 2026.”

Speaking on the matter, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams noted that Holt’s move reflects organisational changes at Archewell.

However, he noted that Holt will remain actively involved in Harry and Meghan’s charitable work.

He told GB News, “The details available indicate he is not severing ties with them but is returning to London.”

“It is a very small charity; their ambitions are unfulfilled if they expected more donations.

“Mr Holt will remain their ‘senior philanthropic advisor’ helping to manage humanitarian trips abroad,” he added.

Speaking out on Holt's move to UK, Harry and Meghan said, “James has been a stellar support for us for nearly ten years. 

"His enthusiasm and talent in overseeing our philanthropic endeavours have been extraordinary,” the statement added.

“As James moves his young family back to the UK, we are proud that he will continue to guide various humanitarian trips for us overseas through Archewell Philanthropies.”