Kate Middleton fires longtime aide as she returned from honeymoon

The honeymoon period ended quickly for one of Kate Middleton’s longtime aides.

The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly fired Sophie Agnew this week, shortly after Sophie returned to work from her honeymoon.

According to Page Six, Sophie was one of Kate’s most loyal aides, having worked with her for the last seven years. Sophie was reported to be closely involved with the duchess’ charitable endeavor, the Royal Foundation.

As the report noted, Sophie appeared to be a casualty of a rift in the royal family. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly cut ties with the foundation, which quietly scrubbed all information about them from its official website.

Sources close to the royal family confirmed the news to the Daily Mail. "It is true that Sophie has left after seven years of service. Her role has been made redundant as a result of the split of the households. She will not be replaced."