Palace eyes Prince Harry’s new mental health job to ensure he isn’t trading off the royal brand, royal expert claims

THE Palace are keeping an eye on Prince Harry's new mental health job to ensure he isn't trading off the royal brand, an expert has claimed.

Appearing on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, royal expert Russell Myers said aides will be watching the Duke of Sussex's new role "very very closely".

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Earlier this week, it was revealed that Harry has landed the job of "chief impact officer" at Silicon Valley start-up BetterUp Inc - a coaching and mental health firm in the US valued at £1.25bn.

Discussing the Duke's new role, Russell said: "There is the argument that if he is ‘Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex’ in all the published materials for [the firm], is that trading off the royal brand which they said they wouldn’t do to uphold the values of The Queen?

"So it is very debatable at the moment. People at the Palace will be watching this very, very closely."

When they quit the Royal Family in January 2020, Harry and Meghan pledged to uphold the values of The Queen while striving to become "financially independent".

After buying their £11m Californian mansion, the couple signed deals with Netflix and Spotify rumoured to be worth over £142.

Last month, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were NOT returning as senior working royals.

A statement from the palace confirmed the couple would lose their patronages, with Harry being stripped of his honorary military titles as part of the agreement.

However, but they will still be known as Duke and Duchess of Sussex after being given the titles as a wedding gift at their 2018 nuptials at Windsor Castle.

Discussing his new role, Harry, 36, told The Washington Post this week: "I intend to help create impact in people’s lives.

"Proactive coaching provides endless possibilities for personal development, increased awareness, and an all-round better life."

BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux said while Prince Harry would not manage employees, he was expected to be a part of all-hands meetings and special company events.

He said: "It’s a meaningful and meaty role."

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