Harry and Meghan sign with A-list agency

On 24/06/2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, officially signed with the Harry Walker Agency, a New York-based speaking bureau known for representing high-profile public figures. The agreement marked one of their first major professional steps after stepping back from their roles as senior working members of the British Royal Family in March 2020. The Harry Walker Agency has represented a range of global leaders, including former U.S. presidents, heads of state, and public figures across politics, business, and media. By joining the agency, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle positioned themselves to participate in paid speaking engagements focused on topics such as mental health, social issues, and leadership, areas they had previously addressed in their public and charitable work. The signing reflected the couple’s transition toward financial independence following their departure from publicly funded royal duties. It also aligned with their broader strategy of building a portfolio of professional activities in the United States, which later included media production agreements and philanthropic initiatives under their Archewell organization. The announcement was reported by multiple international outlets and formed part of a series of developments in mid-2020 as the couple established new professional and organizational structures outside the traditional framework of the royal household.