In March 2021, Meghan Markle was the subject of accusations of harassment by several employees of Kensington Palace. Indeed, according to the testimonies of three members of her team, she would have behaved “totally unacceptable” and “humiliating” towards collaborators of the crown. According to them, the Duchess’ staff were left in tears and felt traumatized.
These revelations had upset the British monarchy.
Buckingham Palace had announced to investigate the subject. But according to the Daily Mail, “only four or five people from Meghan’s team were interviewed as part of the official investigation”. However, the team of Meghan Markle is made up of 15 people on average, even 25 during periods of intense work.
Today, it seems that this file has fallen into oblivion.
A source familiar with the matter said: “This should have been the opportunity to do the right thing. Now it looks like they won’t do anything… It’s been a very difficult situation for everyone involved, but the Palace is a very powerful institution and it clearly seems they can’t handle bullying. Particularly considering some of the allegations regarding the way Prince Andrew has cared for his staff over the years.”
According to The Times, Prince Harry would have personally intervened in the case by begging Jason Knauf to “not prosecute” his wife. The latter, at the time the couple’s communications secretary, had also filed a complaint once morest the Duchess for “intimidation”. The information was subsequently denied by the couple’s spokesperson, who had assured that the son of Prince Charles did not interfere in personnel matters.
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