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The royal family is reeling from a bombshell dropped by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's public relations team, sending shockwaves through the palace and rocking the monarchy to its very core. Tensions are at an all-time high as the Sussexes' newly hired PR professionals, Charlie Gipson and Kyle Boulia, have orchestrated a masterful coup, propelling their clients into the global spotlight during their recent visit to Nigeria.
According to a report by Daily Express, "I don't think it's a coincidence that it comes so soon after their well-publicised hiring of two excellent PR executives," remarked Gareth Russell, a renowned royal historian and author, in an interview with GB News.
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The palace is scrambling to contain the fallout, as Russell's words ring true: "This is the kind of thing they should be doing."
Gipson, a former associate client director at Edelman, and Boulia, an ex-corporate communications manager at United Talent Agency, have proven their mettle, deftly guiding Harry and Meghan through a triumphant quasi-royal tour that has left the monarchy reeling.
Reporting to the Sussexes' global press secretary, Ashley Hansen, this dynamic duo has orchestrated a public relations blitzkrieg, leaving the palace's own PR efforts in the dust.
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"It has, however, divided attention like many royal tours or in this case, tours with royalty in them, do over the years," Russell conceded, acknowledging the seismic shift in the royal landscape.
The lines between Harry and Meghan's private endeavors and official royal duties have become blurred, causing consternation within the palace walls.
There are concerns that the public may struggle to differentiate between the Sussexes as private citizens and working members of the Royal Family, potentially sending mixed messages and undermining the monarchy's carefully curated image.
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Moreover, the absence of embassy support, typically afforded during official royal tours, has raised fears that Harry and Meghan could be vulnerable to manipulation by foreign governments seeking to exploit their status as public figures.
"It's entirely within the rights of the government of any country to invite whichever public figures they want to and to offer them a tour," Russell cautioned, highlighting the potential pitfalls of their newfound freedom.
Yet, the Royal Family's ability to intervene is limited, as they can merely request that foreign nations refrain from extending such invitations to the Sussexes.
During their Nigerian sojourn, Harry and Meghan basked in rock star treatment, according to The Daily Beast's Tom Sykes, a testament to the prowess of their PR machine.
From Harry's inspection of troops to their attendance at Invictus Games events, the couple's every move was meticulously choreographed, leaving an indelible mark on the global stage.
The success of the Nigeria trip has underscored the value of an experienced PR team in guiding Harry and Meghan as they navigate their new roles outside the Royal Family.
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However, their activities abroad have also raised thorny questions about potential conflicts and the need for clear boundaries between their private endeavors and official royal business.
As Russell astutely observed, "It has, however, divided attention like many royal tours or in this case, tours with royalty in them, do over the years."
While Harry and Meghan revel in their newfound freedom as private citizens, accepting invitations and making overseas visits at will, their unique status as former working royals ensures that their actions will continue to be scrutinized and debated.
Striking the right balance, with the aid of their PR advisors, will be crucial as they forge ahead on their new path, leaving the palace to grapple with the seismic shifts they have unleashed.
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