A recent report has painted a troubling picture of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, with allegations that she has created a tense and hostile work environment for her staff. According to an exposé published by The Hollywood Reporter, Markle’s leadership style has been described by sources as authoritarian, with one insider even labeling her a “dictator in high heels” who has allegedly reduced “grown men to tears.” These revelations come just as her husband, Prince Harry, prepares to celebrate his 40th birthday this weekend.
So why hasn’t she and Harry spoken out?
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The claims suggest that Markle’s management style is relentless, with a source stating, “Everyone’s terrified of Meghan… she belittles people and doesn’t take advice.” Prince Harry, known for his charm, is described as an enabler of his wife’s behavior, according to the source.
This isn’t the first time Markle has been criticized for her treatment of staff. In 2018, Buckingham Palace launched an investigation into accusations that she had bullied two royal aides, though the results were never publicly released. Markle has always denied such claims, calling them a “calculated smear campaign.”
The report also comes at a time when a prominent royal expert claims Markle regrets some of the decisions she made during her dramatic departure from royal life. According to Kinsey Schofield, the Duchess has reflected on certain statements that didn’t land as expected, particularly those made during her 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, which sparked a royal controversy surrounding racism. Markle is reportedly regretful that her comments didn’t focus on her intended message about mental health.
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Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to Montecito, California, Markle and Prince Harry have faced continued scrutiny. Their decision to leave the royal family has led to an ongoing rift with Prince William and Kate Middleton, further straining familial relations. Despite the challenges, Prince Harry is expected to mark his 40th birthday this Sunday with a significant financial windfall from a trust established by his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, totaling $8.5 million.
Key Points:
i. A new report claims Meghan Markle’s harsh management style has terrified her staff, with some describing her as a “dictator in high heels.”
ii. Markle has been accused of belittling staff and not taking advice, while Prince Harry is described as an enabler of her behavior.
iii. Allegations of bullying are not new for Markle; Buckingham Palace previously investigated similar claims in 2018, but the findings were never made public.
iv. A royal expert suggests Markle regrets some statements made during her 2021 Oprah interview, especially the controversy around racism, which she intended to focus on mental health.
v. Prince Harry, who turns 40 this weekend, is expected to receive an $8.5 million inheritance from a trust established by Queen Elizabeth II.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News