Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Charity Down To Just 2 Staff Members: 'It's All Smoke And Mirrors'

Grab your popcorn because the Sussex saga just keeps writing itself. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again trying to spin a narrative about visionary philanthropy, but behind the scenes it sounds a whole lot messier. According to insiders over the weekend, the couple’s Archewell charity operation has quietly been slashed down to just two staffers, all while they trumpet a shiny new rebrand meant to suggest big things ahead. And now, we know why the cuts came about! Related: Harry & Meghan Release Holiday Card & Video - Right After William & Kate Dropped Theirs! Sources spoke to Page Six on Monday about what they say was the reason for the dramatic downsizing, and it’s far less glamorous than the press releases make it seem. It’s all about money , honey ! Archewell has reportedly been bleeding cash, that outlet’s insiders claim, forcing Harry and Meghan to make some tough calls as they try to keep the lights on without admitting the ship might be taking on water . One source said: “Harry and Meghan have been forced to downsize the staff as it was costing them so much.” Like we said, this all came about days after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their Archewell Foundation would now be known as Archewell Philanthropies . The couple claimed the move would reduce administrative burden and allow the organization to grow and evolve. Sounds great on paper, right? But insiders say this rebrand came after months of serious internal discussions about whether Archewell could even survive in its current form... like, at ALL ! The insider explained: “The big question was, would Archewell close, or would another charity take it over? Harry and Meghan were looking to get a fiscal sponsor, someone to take on the outgoing costs and to keep things cheap.” And if you thought the new name meant a bold new chapter, think again. That insider went on to cut straight through the PR fog with brutal honesty: “Really, it’s all smoke and mirrors.” OUCH!!! Page Six also confirmed three staff members were indeed let go - representing a whopping 60% of the charity’s workforce. Only Executive Director James Holt (who has been with Harry since his royal days in the UK) and VP of Philanthropy Shauna Nep are sticking around for the newly branded operation. That’s not exactly the bustling philanthropic empire the Sussexes often imply they’re running. Related: Meghan ‘In Utter Shock’ As She Disagrees With Harry Over Major Parenting Decision Previously, a spokesperson for the couple attempted to calm concerns about staffing changes, saying: “Currently, the same full team remain in place. This move does mean that some staff redundancies are inevitable, particularly with junior admin roles.” Of course, this reality according to all the new insider info would now seem to contradict that reassurance. And this latest revelation comes after earlier reports that Harry and Meghan cut ties with several personal employees in an effort to save cash, all while reportedly...

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