Everything Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s staff have said as they deny ‘distressing’ claims

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have furiously hit back at recent claims, branding them “distressing”.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been subjected to intense scrutiny over their actions in recent days, five years after their bombshell announcement that they were stepping down as senior working royals. In January 2020, they announced their plans to live a more financially independent life away from the Crown and would still represent the late Queen.

However, in an agreement titled the Sandringham Summit – it was decided that Harry, 40, and his wife Meghan, 43, would not carry out any form of duty or represent the royals in any way. Instead, the couple decided to swap their home of Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate for Montecito, California. Now, they do not receive any money from the UK taxpayer and have also lost their round the clock security.

Staff from the Sussex Household have spoken out over the years, branding Meghan “Duchess Difficult” and even accused her of bullying. But in a fresh blow, sources have said that she could be “really, really awful” if she didn’t get what she wanted. But what have their staff actually said about them? Here, we take a look at the biggest bombshells from the dramatic Vanity Fair article, including demands on how to be addressed and bullying. Sources close to Meghan and Harry have since branded the article “distressing. “

Silently yelling

While some are often intimidated by an individually loudly shouting at them, Meghan had other ways to scare her staff.

Initially, one unnamed member of staff didn’t believe the claims that Meghan had bullied those who worked for her. But this soon changed. They said that Meghan would yell at individuals “without” raising her voice. This, happened on “any given Tuesday,” according to the staffer.

“[It’s] funny that people don’t differentiate between the energy of being yelled at and literally somebody screaming at you,” they added. Meghan was subsequently dubbed a “Mean Girls teenager,” referring to the 2004 movie starting Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Seyfried.

Staff forced to leave jobs

Several members of staff working around Harry and Meghan were allegedly forced out of their jobs.

Sources claimed that one colleague, who had ties to a podcast quit after just three episodes of Archetype, Meghan’s axed Spotify podcast. Elsewhere, some took “extended breaks” in order to escape Meghan’s scrutiny before quitting. Meanwhile, one source said that staff often undertook long-term therapy after working with the Duchess.

“I think if Meghan acknowledged her own shortcomings or personal contributions to situations, rather than staying trapped in a victim narrative, her perception might be better,” they added.

Kensington Palace bullying

The Vanity Fair article, which Meghan and Harry allegedly declined to comment on also highlighted the claims of bullying when they lived at Kensington Palace.

Former employees allegedly felt mistreated by Meghan, who they claimed was a “bully. ” Staff who worked for the Sussexes before their departure from The Firm were left requiring therapy in order to deal with what they allegedly experienced. Both Meghan and Harry furiously denied any accusations of bullying.

Meanwhile, Jane Marie, a producer who worked with them in the development stages of Archewell audio said that Meghan was a “lovely, genuine person. ” This sentiment was echoed by Harry’s former chief of staff, Josh Kettler, who said he was “warmly welcomed” by the pair, who he believes were “dedicated and hardworking. “

Harry ‘disinterested’ in ideas

A former Spotify staffer said Harry was “challenging to engage with” and on an occasion when the couple were interviewing someone for a job he gave off the air of “why should I do this”. It led the employee to think: “Didn’t Spotify pay you a lot of money to do this? ” It was also suggested that Harry would prefer not to have to make money and leave it to Meghan.

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Harry and Meghan allegedly had staff working with them sign NDAs to ensure that information wouldn’t be leaked.

One of the individuals who spoke to Vanity Fair stressed that while he “loves” the Sussex, he still had no idea what Harry enjoyed. “I have no idea what [Harry’s] interests are beyond polo. No clue what his inner life is like,” they said. Meanwhile, another staffer said that the couple only agreed to do a podcast with Spotify as “celebrities did them. “

Friendless Harry

According to those who spoke to Vanity Fair claimed that Meghan was “up-front” over the fact that Harry hadn’t made many friends since starting his new life. They added that the Duke has no idea what he wants in life having grown up in a “fish bowl”. They added that they believed the Duke didn’t want to be famous, whereas his wife is allegedly chasing fame.

Special titles

According to the outlet, while the couple no longer use their Her/His Royal Highness title, in line with the Sandringham agreement – they allegedly demand to be addressed in a certain way.

People were allegedly told to address them as ‘sir’ or ‘ma’am’ despite them no longer being working royals. However, the story adds that this request was dropped after one person pushed back. In addition, other people who were interviewed for the article said they were encouraged to call the couple by their first names.

One source said: “I think ultimately it’s cachet and sets them apart as different and special. In the US, success, money, fame, all of that stuff exists out here. But a blood title, it’s few and far between. ” However, it is not the first time that it has surfaced that those working with Harry and Meghan have been told to use formal styles. Last year, the CEO of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 revealed how he was told to address the couple.

In an interview with the local weekly newspaper in Whistler, the Vernon Morning Star, Scott Moore, who has worked in sports broadcasting, said he was keen to brush up on protocol ahead of meeting the fifth in line to the throne and his wife. And he told the publication: “I did make sure to ask how I should be addressing them when they get here, and I was told the simple sir and ma’am is fine. “

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