An ally of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has reportedly quit her top Commonwealth role.
Nicola Brentnall is said to have left her job as chief executive of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust.
The decision came after Harry and Meghan were stripped of their roles as president and vice-president of the group, according to reports.
There are claims that Brentnall was too much of a "cheerleader" for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, reports the Daily Mail.
A source told the newspaper: "It's fair to say that some important people felt it was better that she moved on."
A spokesman however said that in 2016 Brentnall committed to serve as chief executive for five years - meaning she did not leave her job before the end of that period.
He added that she will remain in a consulting role with the Queen's Commonwealth Trust until June and will always be close to the team.
In 2019, Brentnall welcomed Meghan Markle as vice president of the QCT.
She said on International Women's Day: "We are particularly delighted that the first opportunity of formally working together with Her Royal Highness comes on International Women's Day.
"This squares perfectly with our focus on amplifying the work and contribution of those furthest away from power.
"Women across the Commonwealth and the globe often face the biggest impediments to success.
"So we are delighted to have our vice-president's support in helping others to overcome those obstacles."
In February, Harry and Meghan were stripped of their honorary military appointments and royal patronages after confirming they would not return to work as working royals.
Harry's honorary military appointments, such as Captain General of the Royal Marines that in 2017 he took over from his grandfather Prince Philip after he held the role for 64 years, will now be redistributed to another member of the family.
So too will the patronage of the National Theatre the Queen gifted to former actress Meghan in 2019 after holding it for 45 years.
A statement by Buckingham Palace said they are "saddened by their decision" but said Meghan and Harry "remain much loved members of the family."
