Janice R. Andrews
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is said to have been called “Duchess Difficult” by her US staff because she is said to be rude, have temper tantrums often, and be generally difficult. The former actress is getting more and more attention for how she treats her workers. Some sources paint a less-than-flattering picture of how she acts with her husband, Prince Harry.
Claims of Staff Mistreatment and Rude Behaviour
Recent news stories say that Meghan Markle has a reputation for being tough to work with and demanding. She is said to “belittling people” and often not listening to her team’s advice. Some people who know what’s going on are angry about it. One source said the Duchess is “relentless” and “marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders.”
A staff member who did not want to be named said that Meghan’s acts have caused emotional distress and have even made some workers cry. However, the source also said that Prince Harry, who is seen as “charming,” helps his tough wife deal with things. “He’s very much an enabler,” the person said, adding that the couple often changes their minds and makes bad choices.
High staff turnover shows that worries are growing
A lot of staff have left the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s jobs since they got married in 2018. At least 18 people have quit their jobs since then. Reports say that at least nine important staff members have left since they moved to California in 2020. This includes well-known people like Samantha Cohen, who was Meghan’s private secretary, and Toya Holness, who was their global press secretary.
Christine Weir Schirmer, who worked for the couple as their PR advisor at their Archewell Foundation, quit quietly at the end of 2023. Schirmer joined the foundation in 2020, but he quit when Josh Kettler, who was their chief of staff, quit after only three months on the job. Even though Kettler’s departure was called a “mutual decision,” it has brought to light what some see as a troubling trend in the Sussexes’ business group.
Bullying claims coming up again
Recent events are similar to claims that Meghan Markle was bullied, which first came up before the couple moved to the United States. Several palace workers said Meghan was mistreating them, which led to an investigation by royal staff. Some staff members said they were “traumatised” and even said their experiences were like PTSD. Many were said to have been in tears because of what the Duchess was said to have done to two personal helpers.
The investigation’s results were never made public, but Meghan has always rejected the claims, calling them a “calculated smear campaign.” Even so, people are still paying close attention to how she acts, especially since the Sussexes are still having trouble keeping staff.
Meghan’s “Chapter of Joy”
In sharp contrast to the bad news, Meghan Markle has said in public that she is in a good part of her life. In a recent interview, the Duchess talked about how thankful she was for what she had been through and how this time was her “chapter of joy.” She talked about how important it is to make time to enjoy life and make the most of it.
In an interview, Meghan said, “I’m looking at this time as my chapter of joy.” “The more you can look at your life and really understand and be thankful for it, the more you need to be thankful for everything about it.”
Prince Harry’s Thoughts on Turning 40
It will soon be Prince Harry’s 40th birthday. The Duke of Sussex talked about this important event and how becoming a father has changed his view on life. Harry told BBC News that he was excited to be turning 40, which was very different from how he felt when he turned 30. He also talked about his goal to keep making the world a better place, especially now that he has two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
“Being a dad to two absolutely wonderful and funny kids has changed the way I see life,” Harry said, adding that being a dad has made him more focused and determined to make the world a better place.
Final Thoughts
Meghan Markle’s character has been called into question by ongoing claims from staff and stories of high employee turnover. However, the Duchess continues to project a positive image by focussing on her own happiness and growth. As she and Prince Harry get used to living together in California, they are still in the public eye. People are very interested in both their personal and work decisions.
Concerns have been made about Meghan’s alleged bad behaviour and the bigger problem of how to handle staff, but both she and Harry seem determined to keep up with their public and charitable responsibilities.
