Why Meghan Markle’s Personal Assistant Suddenly Quit
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- November 30, 2018
- 12:52 am
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Duchess Meghan Markle just lost a key staff member – and her hubby Prince Harry’s temper might be to blame.
The former Suits actress’ personal assistant, Melissa Touabti, quit her royal post suddenly in early November 2018, the Daily Mail reports. The Daily Mail noted that Touabti “happily” worked for former “Take That” singer Robbie Williams – a wedding guest and friend of Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank – before scoring her highly coveted royal gig. As of the making of this video, the palace and Markle herself have yet to publicly comment officially on losing Touabti. But it’s been widely speculated in the UK press that the duchess’ highly publicized family drama, the stresses of royal wedding planning, and a protective Prince Harry were likely all major factors…
What was the reason for Melissa Touabti’s departure as Meghan Markle’s personal assistant?
On November 9th, 2018, news broke that Meghan Markle’s personal assistant, Melissa Touabti, had suddenly quit. Amid the excitement surrounding the royal wedding earlier this year, this departure didn’t receive much attention at the time. However, when a royal insider made a comment to the press recently, the reasons behind Touabti’s departure have come to light – and they’re not as scandalous as some people might have expected.
While it is true that working for the royal family comes with certain demands, such as navigating tight schedules and attending numerous events, Touabti’s departure wasn’t linked to anything particularly juicy. Instead, according to the same insider, Touabti and Markle simply had different working styles.
Touabti, who had previously worked for other high-profile clients, was used to a more traditional personal assistant role. Markle, on the other hand, is known for her own initiative and her involvement with charity work, including her role as a global ambassador for World Vision Canada. This meant that Touabti’s role with Markle was more flexible than what she was used to, and ultimately, the two women couldn’t find a way to make their working relationship successful.
This is not the only time that Markle has left her staff facing a challenge. Earlier this year, Markle was reported to have sent emails to her staff at 5:30am, expecting a response within minutes. While Markle’s dedication to her work and her various causes is certainly admirable, it can be a difficult environment for staff to keep up with. It’s possible that this was part of the reason that Touabti struggled in her role.
While departures from royal staff members are not uncommon, this story serves as a reminder that working for the royal family isn’t all glitz and glamor. In fact, Markle has made a point to link her work with causes that are difficult and not particularly glamorous, such as her charity work in Rwanda. It’s important that we remember that behind the beautiful gowns and exciting royal tours, there is a support system that works incredibly hard to make everything look effortless.
In conclusion, the departure of Meghan Markle’s personal assistant, Melissa Touabti, was simply a matter of clashing work styles. While it may not be the most dramatic story to come out of the royal family, it serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication that goes into supporting the royal family every day.
