It comes as James Holt, Executive Director at Archewell, has quit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning “humanitarian trips overseas in 2026”, their spokesman has confirmed in a new statement.

It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s charity chief, James Holt, has announced he is stepping down as head of Archewell Philanthropies.

Despite stepping down as Executive Director, Meghan and Harry’s spokesman confirmed Mr Holt will “remain a senior philanthropic advisor”.

The spokesman’s statement read: “James Holt will remain a senior philanthropic advisor for the couple and Archewell Philanthropies, supporting their humanitarian trips overseas in 2026.”

Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, made several trips abroad in 2024, including to Nigeria and Colombia.

In 2025, the Sussexes travelled to Canada for the Invictus Games, while Prince Harry made a solo trip to the UK to support several charities of which he is patron.

It is not known yet which countries the couple will visit in 2026, although the Duke of Sussex will most certainly be returning to the UK in 2027 for the Invictus Games.

Mr Holt’s full statement read: “Working with Prince Harry and Meghan has been one of the great privileges of my career.

Harry and Meghan confirmed to make ‘humanitarian trips overseas in 2026’ as statement issued| GETTY

“From my first project with Prince Harry eight years ago to improve mental health support for soldiers in the British military, to our recent work helping injured children in Gaza, he has consistently challenged me to think bigger about how we can make a difference.

“From the moment I met Meghan, I recognised a kindred spirit – someone who finds joy even in difficult moments and connects authentically with people regardless of circumstance.

“Above everything else, the work we’ve done together to support families affected by online harm will remain the most meaningful of my professional life.

“These families are extraordinary, and they inspire me every day. After five incredible years in Los Angeles, it’s time for my family to return to London.

James Holt attending the couple’s wedding in 2018 | GETTY

“When I pass the baton to the team leading Archewell Philanthropies in the coming months, I’ll do so with immense pride and optimism for what lies ahead.

“I’ll miss my colleagues deeply, and I’m grateful to Harry and Meghan for everything they’ve done – for me, and for the countless people we’ve worked to support.”

Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex personally said: “James has been a stellar support for us for nearly ten years.

“His enthusiasm and talent in overseeing our philanthropic endeavours have been extraordinary.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s closest adviser, James Holt, pictured in 2022 | GETTY

“As James moves his young family back to the UK, we are proud that he will continue to guide various humanitarian trips for us overseas through Archewell Philanthropies.”

Before heading Archewell Philanthropies as Executive Director, Mr Holt acted as the Sussexes’ PR chief.

This period coincided with Megxit and the release of the couple’s explosive Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.