Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince HarryandMeghan Markleare taking “full lead” of theirArchewell Foundation, PEOPLE can confirm.
“Ms. Dayani has been an integral part of Archewell and we are grateful for her passion, commitment and leadership,” the couple shared. “Ms. Dayani was brought on during their parental leave to move the company and its projects forward. She has continued to shape its vision and future successfully.”
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“Her transition was mutually planned, with intent for the Duke and Duchess to now take full lead of their company. There will be no replacement for this position, and Ms. Dayani is fully supportive of the Duke and Duchess in their new leadership roles, and they remain friends,” the statement continues.
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Harry and Meghan launched Archewell in 2020 shortly afterstepping back from their roles as senior working royals. The organization is named for the Greek word meaning “source of action,” which also was the basis for their 3½-year-old sonArchie Harrison’s name.
The couple is also parents to daughter Lilibet Diana, 18 months, named for Harry’s grandmotherQueen Elizabethand motherPrincess Diana, respectfully.
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Archewell’s mission is to “unleash the power of compassion to drive systemic cultural change,” according to the organization’s website.
Their statement about the leadership change comes as Harry and Meghanprepare to release their self-titled docuseriesthis month on Netflix. The six-episode series will give an intimate look at their life together as they grow their family and their nonprofit, in addition to how they were treated in the royal spotlight.
Meanwhile, Harry’s memoirSparehits shelves on Jan. 10, 2023.
source: people.com
