From Oprah to Beyonce and Hillary, meet the people who will be advising Harry and Meghan on what to do next

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PRINCE Harry carried out what is thought to have been his final royal engagement this week ahead of starting a new life in Canada.

Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, will now be free to carve out their own careers, away from the constraints of the Palace.

Meghan and Harry have started their new life in Canada away from the Palace

The couple have moved to Canada to begin their new careers after leaving the Royal Family

And perhaps by way of setting the tone, Meghan last night posted old pictures of the pair doing good deeds on their joint Sussex Royal Instagram account.

Now that they have ditched the royal court, a glamorous new court of advisers, friends and powerful contacts are stepping forward.

KATE JACKSON looks at who will be advising the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, what roles they may play and what this tells us about what the couple will do next.

Meghan has shared images of her charity work before she met Harry on Insstagram
Harry also shared a pic of himself on a visit to Africa last year

Politics

SHOULD the couple eventually decide to delve into grassroots politics, they have access to some very powerful friends to help guide them on their way.

Hillary Clinton

Hillary made a secret visit to Harry and Meghan’s Frogmore Cottage home last year

AFTER Meghan revealed she was struggling with royal life in November, former US First Lady Hillary, 72, said: Oh my God, I want to hug her. I want to tell her to hang in there, dont let those bad guys get you down, do what you think is right.

Hillary also made a secret visit to their Frogmore Cottage home last year.

ROLE: Political powerhouse. She has connections that can bring the couples causes to the global stage.

The Obamas

Harry and Meghan could be inspired by friends The Obamas’ Netflix deal

FORMER President Barack Obama, 58, has been friends with Harry for years and has publicly supported him at an Invictus Games event. Their relationship has even been dubbed a bromance.

ROLE: Inspiration. Barack and wife Michelle, 56, have signed a Netflix deal to produce documentaries, which could pave the way for Harry and Meghan to follow. One Netflix executive has already shown some interest.

Causes

HARRY has already spoken of how he and Meghan share the same values and says they will continue to work for causes close to their heart.

Frank Giustra

Frank Giustra founded The Giustra Foundation, which supports disaster relief and homelessness charities.

CANADIAN billionaire, 63, founded film company Lionsgate Entertainment. He denied providing the mansion where Harry and Meghan spent their six-week break.

ROLE: Adviser on using income for charity. He founded The Giustra Foundation, which supports disaster relief and homelessness charities.

The Clooneys

The Clooneys would be great charity collaborators for Harry and Meghan

AS showbiz royalty, George, 58, and Amal, 41, once lent the couple their private jet, invited them to their Italian Lake Como home and added A-list glitter to their wedding.

ROLE: Charity collaborators. They have their own Foundation For Justice. Together the foursome would attract huge attention.

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra, like Meghan, is a passionate campaigner for womens rights

THE 37-year-old Bollywood actress and former Miss World is a passionate campaigner for womens rights. She became friends with Meghan at a Women In Television event for Elle magazine in 2016.

ROLE: Ally. Meghan has shown a similar interest in speaking out for womens rights.

Showbiz

HARRY and Meghan are without doubt among the biggest celebrities in the world and with that global fame comes some mammoth showbiz opportunities. Meghan already has a host of TV and film credits under her belt, most notably her seven seasons in hit US legal drama Suits, and it could be a world she is keen to return to.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah is said to be working on an Apple TV series with Harry about mental health

CHAT show legend Oprah, 65, went to the couples wedding and is said to be working on an Apple TV series with Harry about mental health. Meghans mum Doria Ragland has been seen doing yoga at Oprahs in California.

ROLE: TV door opener. A source said: Oprah is a role model for Meghan and she has a contacts book bar none. Make no mistake, Oprah has been opening doors and guiding them.

Hollywood team

Meghan’s Hollywood team includes business manager Andrew Meyer (l), agent Nick Collins (c) and lawyer Rick Genow (r)

IN September, HOAR reported that Meghan had upset royals by hiring a Hollywood team. It includes agent Nick Collins, far left, who works for Meghans former talent agency, business manager Andrew Meyer, top left, and lawyer Rick Genow, left.

ROLE: Fixers. Meghan has sought advice from this team throughout her career. They are said to be handling projects like her childrens book.

Markus Anderson

Markus Anderson is the director at private members club Soho House

ONE of Meghans closest friends, 42-year-old Markuss role as director at private members club Soho House puts him at the centre of Torontos social circle. He is often credited with matchmaking the couple and introduced Meghan to powerful friends such as the Clooneys.

ROLE: Confidant and networker. A source said: He knows everyone and hes utterly discreet.

Beyonce and Jay Z

Beyonce and Jay Z are the power couple of the music world

THE music megastars joined Meghan at the Lion King premiere last year. They also paid tribute to their queen in a Brit Awards acceptance speech by standing in front of a portrait of Meghan wearing a crown.

ROLE: Showbiz connections. It is not known how close Harry and Meghan are with pops power couple, but they will want to make the most of their extensive network if they can.

Image

NOW they are out of the royal fold, the couple have free rein to craft their own brand and have hired a formidable team to help them hone their image.

Sara Latham and Izzy May

Sara Latha formerly worked for Hillary Clinton and is the couples communications secretary

US-BORN Sara is the couples communications secretary and used to work for Hillary Clinton. Izzy is a UK-based private publicist whose clients include David Beckham. She has been described as a dear friend to Meghan and her rock.

ROLE: Expert publicists. They will help shine a global spotlight on the couple.

Benita Litt

Benita Litt is a former entertainment lawyer and a close friend of Meghan

A BRANDING expert with her own agency, former entertainment lawyer Benita is a good friend of Meghans. The Duchess is godmother to her daughters Remi and Rylan, who were bridesmaids at the couples wedding.

ROLE: Image protector. To advise how a deal will look to the public during this tricky transition period.

Ryan Sax

Ryan Sax developed the Sussex Royal website, secretly working on it for months

FOUNDER of digital creative agency Article, which created Meghans former lifestyle blog The Tig. Ryan developed the Sussex Royal website, secretly working on it for months.

ROLE: Mouthpiece. The couple will use the net to update the public, as they did over their stepping back before reaching agreement with the Queen.

Shawn Sachs

Shawn Sachs’ former clients include Michael Jackson and Harvey Weinstein

CHIEF executive of crisis PR firm Sunshine Sachs, whose clients have included Michael Jackson and Harvey Weinstein. His team, including Meghans friend Keleigh Thomas Morgan, are said to have guided Meghans British Vogue guest editorship.

ROLE: Firefighters. Can put out potential storms surrounding the couple and spot opportunities.

David Watkins

David Watkins runs the couple’s SussexRoyal Instagram account

THE 26-year-old social media expert has been described as the couples secret weapon. He runs their SussexRoyal Instagram account, which has amassed 11million followers thanks to its carefully curated selection of candid images.

ROLE: Publicity. The couple will want to connect directly with fans as a way to publicise themselves.

Family & friends

THE Duke and Duchesss closest family and friends will continue to provide them with a sounding board as well as vital support in all areas of their life.

Doria Ragland

Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland is her rock and her connection to normality

MEGHANS mum, 63, was said to be speaking to her daughter on a daily basis when she first became a member of the Royal Family. With her car crash relationship with her dad still playing out in public, Meghan will need her more than ever. Doria says Meghan will always be OK.

ROLE: Meghans rock. Her connection to normality.

Abigail Spencer

Abigail Spencer was spotted hiking with Meghan and Harry on Vancouver Island on New Years Day

A FORMER Suits co-star of Meghans, Abigail, 38, is a trusted friend she first met at an audition.

She was spotted hiking with Meghan and Harry on Vancouver Island on New Years Day and has described Meghan as a glorious person who has influenced her fashion and taste.

ROLE: Gal pal. She has similar outlook to Meghan.

Katharine McPhee and David Foster

Katharine McPhee and David Foster are very well-connected in the entertainment industry

FELLOW actress Katharine, 35, is an old school friend of Meghans. She and husband David, 70, a music mogul, found the couple their Canadian hideaway last year. David is a longtime friend of former Canadian PM Brian Mulroney.

ROLE: Facilitators. David has useful connections.

Heather Dorak

Meghan was one of Pilates instructor Heather Dorak’s first clients

MEGHAN met Pilates instructor Heather, who has six studios across LA and Texas, 15 years ago and was one of her first clients. She was a regular contributor to The Tig, and they remain close pals.

ROLE: Fitness friend. Meghan has described Heathers workouts as, Hands down the best thing you can do for your body.

Gayle King

Gayle King was among the first to meet baby Archie

THE 65-year-old American TV presenter went to Meghans New York baby shower in February and was among the first to meet Archie. She said their decision to step back was, Best for them.

ROLE: Frontline champion. She is vocal in her support and would likely give the couple a soft landing if they want to appear on TV.