Ashely Hansen, a media and communications veteran who has served for years as chief spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has launched her own PR consultancy. Named Three Gate Strategies, Hansen will retain the former Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as clients in the new venture. The company name draws inspiration from noted poet Rumi, who wrote, “Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates.
Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?” Hansen will continue oversight of the international team advising the Duke and Duchess’ philanthropic work and creative projects through their banner Archewell. She’ll also work closely with the Duchess on new business ventures. Three Gates will represent high profile individuals and institutions across entertainment, tech and finance.
Hansen joined Meghan and Harry shortly after their relocation from the U.K. to California.
She oversaw the launch of the Duke’s best-selling memoir “Spare” and the Duchess’ Spotify podcast “Archetypes, “as well as the premiere of their Netflix docuseries and the global mourning of Queen Elizabeth II. Archewell will be served in-house by Miranda Babot, Deesha Tank, Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson, based in Los Angeles and London. Hansen began her career as a producer at “Good Morning America” in New York.
She later transplanted to the West Coast and served as the longtime comms head for Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures. She later served as communications head at Unit.
