Duke and Duchess of Sussex Bid Farewell to Prince Harry’s Private Secretary

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had an emotional meeting at Kensington Palace on Wednesday afternoon, where they said goodbye to Prince Harry's private secretary, Ed Lane Fox.

According to the court circular, the couple received Ed upon relinquishing his appointment as the prince's right-hand man.

He had worked for Harry for five years.

Ed's resignation was announced in April, with a palace spokesperson expressing gratitude for his hard work during a period that has seen the launch and growth of the Invictus Games, countless tours around the world, and the detailed planning for next month's wedding.

Ed has led the creation of Prince Harry's private office and the development of His Royal Highness's work across a range of issues since leaving the armed forces.

He has worked tirelessly, providing valued advice to Prince Harry and leadership of a growing team.

It's understood that Ed resigned to spend more time with his family.

As he prepared to leave his role, the Queen's assistant private secretary, Samantha Cohen, stepped in as interim.

She has now taken over the role full-time and will be accompanying Harry on the Duke and Duchess's upcoming autumn tour to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and the Kingdom of Tonga.

Meanwhile, Meghan was officially assigned a private secretary when she joined the royal family after her wedding.

Harry handpicked Amy Peekerill from his private office to be his wife's right-hand woman.

Amy's role includes everything from organizing Meghan's schedule to collecting flowers and gifts on engagements, and making sure the Duchess is briefed before every public outing.

It's certainly an exciting time to be part of Harry and Meghan's team.

The couple will embark on their first long-haul official overseas tour from 16 to October 31.