The Duchess of Sussex’s assistant private secretary is to leave her job after just one year in the post.

Amy Pickerill has been the “right hand woman” to Meghan after being handpicked to work for her and then officially appointed in February last year.

She has played a major role in helping Meghan adjust to royal life, including helping her organise her charity projects, including the cookbook the Duchess published to raise money for families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.

While it has been claimed that some key staff have given up their role working with the Duchess of Sussex amid claims she was difficult to work for, it is understood Ms Pickerill’s departure is on good terms.