Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ‘incredibly difficult to work for’, reveals source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle, 43, is once again in the hot seat as she and Prince Harry, 40, are labeled “incredibly difficult” to work for, following the recent resignation of several high-level staff members from her latest business endeavor.
A source disclosed that the couple's demanding nature has created a toxic work environment, leaving nearly 20 employees fleeing from their high-profile project. “The brutal truth is Meghan and Harry are the toughest of taskmasters,” confides the insider.
“They’re incredibly difficult to work for. The numbers don’t lie. To have almost 20 staffers quitting tells its own story. It's unprecedented, even for a startup!”
Meghan Markle’s business struggles amid staff exodus linked to bullying allegations
The latest to jump ship is American Riviera Orchard’s Chief of Staff, Josh Kettler, who left abruptly just days before joining the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their controversial royal tour of Colombia. Kettler, 45, lasted just three months in the role.
Despite the grand launch of her new lifestyle brand six months ago, Meghan is struggling to keep the business afloat due to a revolving door of executives. A palace insider reveals this staff turnover is no surprise: “Meghan was accused of bullying during her time at the palace," reported In Touch.
However, the duchess called the allegations a "calculated smear campaign." While Queen Elizabeth ordered an investigation, Meghan was never officially cleared, and the results remain secret. Palace staff who resigned proudly dubbed themselves the 'Sussex Survivors Club'.
Meghan Markle’s history of strained relationships extends beyond the palace
Meghan Markle’s brief stint as a working royal in 2018 was marked by her high-handed attitude and resistance to advice, which seemed to drive people away. “It seems nothing has changed,” the courtier adds.
From conflicts with family to accusations of racism, Meghan’s tumultuous relationships extend beyond her royal life. Her father, Thomas Markle, 80, was left abandoned after a heart attack, and she’s been known to cut ties with friends when they no longer serve her ambitions. “Not being able to keep staffers raises a worrying question,” stated the courtier. “Are Meghan and Harry terrible at choosing employees, or is it a terrible work environment?”
Meghan Markle’s unwillingness to heed advice is a 'business disaster'
Senior royal courtier Samantha Cohen, a long-time favorite of Queen Elizabeth, said she stayed longer than planned due to the difficulty of finding a replacement. "What may be most telling is the entire time I worked there, I don’t think I heard a single current or former employee say they would take the job again if given the chance,” echoed another staff.
Now, with her lifestyle brand in jeopardy and no CEO in sight, Meghan’s project has come to a standstill. Despite teasing a rose wine and homemade treats earlier this year, the venture seems to be in crisis mode. “Everything has apparently come to a grinding halt,” said the courtier. “She’s already filmed a cooking and gardening show for Netflix, but there’s still no air date!”
As Meghan and Harry continue their search for top-tier PR professionals, insiders speculate that, "Meghan doesn’t listen to anybody because she thinks she knows best." “It’s a recipe for business disaster. Meghan and Harry need loyal aides to guide them, but the people they hire will only stay if the Sussexes are willing to listen. And listening to others doesn’t appear to be Meghan’s strong point!”
