Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out following recent staff cuts at their Archewell charity, confirming the organization is undergoing a major rebrand.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out following recent staff cuts at their Archewell charity, confirming the organization is undergoing a major rebrand.

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed that Archewell Foundation is transitioning into a new structure called Archewell Philanthropies, a move that has resulted in some staff redundancies. The shift coincides with the organization’s fifth anniversary and reflects a broader operational change rather than a shutdown.

According to the spokesperson, the move to a fiscal sponsorship model means “some staff redundancies are inevitable,” particularly among junior administrative roles. The couple praised departing employees, calling them “incredibly talented and caring people” committed to helping others.

Under the new model, Archewell Philanthropies will continue operating as a nonprofit but under an established 501(c)(3), which will manage compliance, finances, and grantmaking. Harry and Meghan will remain focused on guiding the mission, partnerships, and overall vision, a structure they say allows for greater flexibility and global impact.
The rebrand also underscores the Sussexes’ long-term goal of building a family-led philanthropic legacy. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have already appeared in recent Archewell initiatives, including community service efforts and the foundation’s year-end video.

The changes arrive amid scrutiny of Archewell’s latest financial filings, which show the charity spent more than it raised over the past year. Representatives for the couple pushed back on criticism, explaining that the gap reflects a deliberate decision to use existing reserves rather than stockpile funds. They emphasized that the foundation raises money for specific projects and deploys those funds as initiatives reach key stages.

Archewell has continued to support major humanitarian efforts, including donating $500,000 to help injured children in Gaza and Ukraine. The funds supported medical evacuations coordinated by the World Health Organization, humanitarian aid through Save the Children, and prosthetics research via the Centre for Blast Injury Studies.
The charity also faced brief controversy last year after being labeled “delinquent” on a public registry due to a filing issue. That designation was quickly corrected, with California authorities confirming Archewell is fully compliant and in good standing.