Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have encountered a significant hurdle in their efforts to find a new CEO for Meghan’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Launched earlier this year, the brand has yet to release any products to the public.

The latest setback involves the departure of their Chief of Staff, Josh Kettler, who left the position after just three months. The couple and Kettler reportedly agreed to part ways mutually, with some sources suggesting that Kettler’s departure was due to a mismatch in expectations.

A source close to the situation revealed that Harry and Meghan’s demanding management style may be a factor in their difficulty finding a suitable CEO. “The brutal reality is Harry and Meghan are the toughest of taskmasters,” the source told Closer. “They are very demanding and difficult to work for, and that puts a lot of people’s backs up.”

Despite the high-profile departure of Kettler, the Sussexes have attempted to downplay the situation, framing it as a mutual decision. Kettler, who joined the Sussexes during their tours of Nigeria and Colombia, was reportedly hired on a trial basis, with both parties deciding to part ways after determining that he was not the right fit for the role.

As the search for a new CEO continues, the delay in launching American Riviera Orchard’s products highlights ongoing challenges for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they navigate their ventures and public roles.