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Harry and Meghan are losing two key staffers as their production company remains in the spotlight following the release of Harry's bombshell memoir and their Netflix docuseries, it was reported last night.
Fara Taylor, who leads the Archewell Productions marketing team, and internal content head Ben Browning are said to be both leaving the company.
The Sussexes are 'hugely grateful' for the pair's support on their 'vital look-back projects', adding that Ms Taylor and Mr Browning 'exceeded expectations', The Telegraph reported.
The Duke and Duchess have reportedly lost sixteen members of their staff since 2018. However, they did not officially launch the Archewell organisation until late 2020.
Harry and Meghan (pictured in November 2021) are losing two key staffers at Archewell Productions, reports revealed
Fara Taylor, (left) who leads the Archewell Productions marketing team, and Internal content head Ben Browning (right) are both leaving the company
Mr Browning and Ms Taylor are leaving Archewell after having 'made their mark within the cultural zeitgeist,' the firm's head of communications told the newspaper.
Mr Browning, an Oscar-nominated producer, is attributed with playing an 'integral' part in the production of the Harry & Meghan series, which was Netflix's most-streamed documentary series debut.
His departure will be followed by a 'period of focus on scripted content production,' reports claim.
Archewell had followed Harry & Meghan with its Live to Lead documentary, created in partnership with the Mandela Foundation.
Live to Lead did not receive the same global response as the couple's docuseries.
Ms Taylor's departure comes as the Sussexes were planning to 'streamline the company’s marketing arm.'
Ashley Hansen, Archewell's head of communication, will lead the marketing team moving forward.
Mr Browning, an Oscar-nominated producer, is attributed with playing an 'integral' part in the production of the Harry & Meghan series (pictured)
The Sussexes are said to be 'hugely grateful' for the pair's support on their 'vital look-back projects', including Harry's memoir Spare (pictured). The couple says Ms Taylor and Mr Browning 'exceeded expectations'
Ms Hansen applauded the departing staff for their roles in the 'creation and execution of many critically and commercially acclaimed projects.'
She said they played 'critical roles' in helping the Sussexes' tell their stories and 'expertly delivered content and campaigns that have exceeded expectations.'
MailOnline has approached Archewell and the couple's lawyers for comment.
The most recent departures comes after Archewell president and chief operating officer Mandana Dayani stepped down last month, less than 18 months after assuming her role.
Also last month, Rebecca Sananes - head of audio at Archewell - quit after just 18 months. She was hired to produce the Duchess's Spotify podcast Archetypes.
Below, MailOnline takes a look at the former staffers to the Duke and Duchess who have since left:
Fara Taylor led Archewell’s marketing team
Fara Taylor - January 2023
Fara Taylor led Archewell’s marketing team. She opted to leave the firm in January 2023.
She oversaw the team during the release of the couple's Netflix docuseries and Harry's memoir, Spare.
Ms Taylor's departure comes as the Sussexes were planning to 'streamline the company’s marketing arm.'
Ashley Hansen, Archewell's head of communication, will lead the marketing team moving forward.
Oscar-nominated producer Ben Browning has quit working at Archewell following the success of the couple's Harry & Meghan docuseries
Ben Browning - January 2023
Oscar-nominated producer Ben Browning has quit working at Archewell following the success of the couple's Harry & Meghan docuseries.
Mr Browning, the company's internal content head, played an 'integral' part in the production of the Netflix series.
Harry & Meghan was the platform's most-streamed documentary series debut, amassing 81.55 million hours watched in the first week after release.
Archewell had followed Harry & Meghan with its Live to Lead documentary, created in partnership with the Mandela Foundation.
Live to Lead did not receive the same global response as the couple's docuseries.
Rebecca Sananes
Rebecca Sananes - December 2022
Rebecca Sananes has quit as head of audio at Archewell after just 18 months in the role, according to the Daily Telegraph and US gossip website Page Six.
She was hired to produce Meghan's Spotify podcast, Archetypes, in July 2021, but has been replaced by media executive Serena Regan.
It has not yet been decided whether a second series of Archetypes will be commissioned.
Mandana Dayani - December 2022
Mandana Dayani stepped down as president of Archewell, the couple's media empire and charitable foundation, at the weekend.
Mandana Dayani
A spokeswoman for Meghan and Harry said the pair would 'take full lead of their company'.
With her US media connections, the Iranian-born activist was considered one of the Duke and Duchess's most important advisers. She has been at Archewell, where she oversaw day-to-day operations, for less than
