A source quoted by Page Six described her as calm, resilient and professional, adding that her decision to move on did not reflect unhappiness but rather a sense that her time there had run its course. The Sussexes have reportedly decided not to recruit a successor for the role. Their UK and Europe communications director, Liam Maguire, is expected to assume her duties.
Alongside her exit, Method Communications in the United States has concluded its contract with the couple and their foundation, Archewell Philanthropies. A spokesperson confirmed the change and expressed appreciation for the firm’s contributions.
A pattern of departures that continues to be noticed
Maines’ resignation follows several other changes from within the Sussex organisation. Ashley Hansen, the global press secretary, left in 2024 after two years to form her own PR agency. Around the same period, four additional members of staff stepped away, including deputy press secretary Kyle Boulia and UK press officer Charlie Gipso. A restructuring of the communications department was cited as the reason. Emily Robinson, appointed as Director of Communications, also resigned four months into her tenure.