Meghan Markle under scrutiny again after 'bullying claims' resurface amid leaked emails of Palace probe
LONDON, UK: Meghan Markle is back in the spotlight amid revelations from leaked emails shedding light on the alleged treatment of Kensington Palace staff by the former working royal from late 2017 to early 2020, reported by OK Magazine.
Samantha Cohen, the former private secretary to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, recently disclosed that she was interviewed as part of the palace's investigation into the allegations of mistreatment.
Allegations and leaked emails unveil troubling dynamics in Meghan Markle's tenure
Allegations of abuse and bullying within the royal household have resurfaced with newly leaked emails shedding light on the tumultuous relationship between Meghan Markle and Kensington Palace staff.
Jason Knauf, former communications secretary for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, raised concerns about "abuse allegations" against the ex-'Suits' star shortly after her entry into the royal family in May 2018.
The leaked emails from the investigations revealed Knauf's highlighting of two staff members allegedly "bullied out of the household," with indications that Meghan was specifically targeting female employees.
One aide confessed feeling physically ill at the thought of working with Meghan, suggesting a toxic work environment.
Despite vehement denials from Meghan and Prince Harry, the allegations gained momentum, particularly after Prince William authorized an official investigation following the couple's revealing Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021.
Samantha Cohen, who transitioned from serving as a press advisor to the late Queen Elizabeth II to becoming Harry and Meghan's private secretary in June 2018, provided further insight into the dynamics within the royal household.
She disclosed her departure from the role, revealing challenges and likening the experience to "working with teenagers."
Cohen's resignation during the couple's Africa tour in autumn 2019 raised eyebrows among royal insiders, suggesting deeper tensions within the royal fold.
Royal author Valentine Low echoed Cohen's sentiments in his book, 'Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown,' indicating that Cohen felt "treated harshly" by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The timing of Cohen's resignation, coinciding with the Africa tour, is seen as significant by insiders, hinting at underlying tensions that persisted throughout Meghan's tenure as a working royal.
Prince Harry's move to keep children out of Netflix series applauded
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have embarked on their individual Netflix projects, but notable absences from their endeavors are their children, Archie and Lilibet, according to reports from The Sun.
While Meghan is set to star in a lifestyle program showcasing cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship, Harry is gearing up for a polo series; their offspring will not feature in either production. This decision reportedly reflects Harry's desire to shield his children from the public eye, a stance that contrasts with Meghan's approach to parenting.
A source revealed, "Harry and Meghan have not always agreed on how much they should expose their children to the media but, in this case, Harry has clearly won."
The Duke of Sussex's preference for privacy has led to the exclusion of Archie and Lilibet from their parents' Netflix projects.
To maintain their children's privacy, Meghan's series is being filmed at a neighbor's property in Montecito, California, while Harry has been filming his polo series at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge for charity Sentebale’s fundraiser in Florida.
