First Bill Gates’ Assistant Now Method Communications, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Make Big PR Move for Brand Growth

Published 05/31/2025, 9:14 AM EDT

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have consistently drawn global attention, from their high-profile royal departure to Markle’s recent ventures, including her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, the relaunch of her lifestyle brand, and her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder. Whether through media, business, or public appearances, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain central to cultural conversation. Their journey beyond royal life continues to evolve—carefully shaped behind the scenes—and their latest move signals the firm control they intend to maintain over their public narrative.

After enlisting the former assistant of Bill Gates, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now turn to a leading communications firm, signaling a calculated effort to strengthen their global image.

A calculated next step: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expand their public relations reach

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expanding their communications team to support their growing business and philanthropic ventures. After hiring Sarah Fosmo, Markle’s first chief of staff and former assistant to Bill Gates, the Sussexes have now brought in Method Communications, led by Chief Communications Officer Meredith Maines. As reported by Forbes, Emily Robinson, a Netflix veteran with 20 years in entertainment publicity, recently joined as Director of Communications, strengthening the team’s ability to shape their public narrative.

An insider revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle expanded communications amid soaring success in their ventures. Markles’s lifestyle brand, launched in April, sold out its first eight products in just 45 minutes. Her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, premiered in March with a second season already confirmed, while her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, which was supposed to wrap with its final episode that already premiered, took an unexpected turn when Markle received a phone call that shifted everything, opening a new chapter in their story.

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  Meghan Markle wrapped up Confessions of a Female Founder with Sara Blakely on May 27, but after the final episode aired, a surprising call from Beyoncé’s mom changed everything.  

Meghan Markle’s surprise call from Beyoncé’s mom sparks new chapter for Confessions of a Female Founder

  On Thursday, May 29, Lemonada Media, which produces Meghan Markle’s podcast, revealed on social media that a surprise bonus episode will be released next week. They explained that just as they wrapped up Confessions of a Female Founder and were about to stop recording, “a call came in that we couldn’t ignore” from a highly influential and inspiring cultural matriarch, Tina Knowles. Markle also appeared in the promo, sharing that when such a powerful figure reaches out, it is impossible not to respond, hence the special extra episode.  

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Meghan Markle’s voice teased an upcoming bonus episode, promising something truly special sparked by a call from a powerful matriarch. She warned, “When this matriarch calls, you answer.” Although Markle and Lemonada kept the guest under wraps, fans quickly recognized Tina Knowles' iconic voice. Now, with this latest savvy public relations move boosting their brand, it seems Markle and Prince Harry are unstoppable forces in growing their business empire.

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