Meghan Markle's email rule for staff revealed after being called 'dictator in high heels'

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle has found herself in the spotlight once again, but this time, the story comes with two drastically different takes.

Earlier this month, a damning expose by The Hollywood Reporter painted the Duchess of Sussex as a "dictator in high heels," but new voices have emerged, offering a different approach she has taken.

Current and former staff come to the defense of Meghan Markle

A source close to the couple claimed in The Hollywood Reporter article, which examined high turnover among the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's staff, that "everyone’s terrified of Meghan.

They added, "She belittles people, she doesn’t take advice. They’re both poor decision-makers, they change their minds frequently. Harry is a very, very charming person — no airs at all — but he’s very much an enabler. And she’s just terrible.”

Recently, in a series of interviews with US Weekly, five current and former employees have stepped up to defend Meghan, describing her as "great to work for."

Far from the tyrannical figure depicted in the earlier report, these staffers claim the Duchess is "supportive" and "solution-oriented," even if her work ethic is intense.

They admitted that Meghan would often send emails as early as 5 am, before making it clear that her team wasn't expected to respond at those early hours.

Meghan's email signature reportedly reads, "My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obliged to reply to this email outside your normal working hours."

According to these staffers, this approach showcased her flexibility and understanding as a boss.

Employee praises Meghan Markle for acknowledging team contributions

One former employee revealed that the Duchess is all about sharing the credit. Despite her high-profile status, Meghan Markle made sure to acknowledge her team’s contributions.

"If you’re in a meeting and a great idea is referenced, she makes sure to give props to the person who generated the idea," said the ex-staffer.

After significant events or successful projects, Meghan would reportedly send personal emails to every employee, thanking them for their efforts.

Ben Browning, the former head of content at Archewell, also came to Meghan's defense, insisting that the work environment fostered by her and Prince Harry was "positive and supportive."

He added, "We all continue to be friends. The narratives we’ve seen suggesting the contrary are untrue."

Other staffers echoed Browning’s sentiment.

One anonymous employee told US Weekly that they had "never" heard Meghan raise her voice. Instead, they described her as a leader who "gives clear direction and is solution-oriented."

They added, "We’re here for a reason. If you come for our bosses, you’re coming for us. This isn’t a criminal organization. We’re trying to do good."

However, The Hollywood Reporter's account was much darker.

Insiders claim Meghan Markle's 'dictator-like' behavior left staff in tears

Anonymous sources claimed that "everyone’s terrified of Meghan," alleging that she belittled staff and refused to take advice.

One insider said, "She’s absolutely relentless. She marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders. I’ve watched her reduce grown men to tears."

The Daily Beast soon followed up with its own bombshell report, quoting former employees who accused Meghan of having "psycho moments" during her time as a working royal in the UK.

"I witnessed people being chewed up in person and over the phone and made to feel like s**t," shared an insider, but they also noted that Meghan was under intense pressure during that period.

Other allegations painted an even harsher picture.

One accused Meghan of narcissism, claiming, "She is lovely when it is all going her way but a demon when the worm turns." Another source recalled a florist being "screamed at down the phone" for half an hour because they had posted an insignificant detail online about a bouquet for the Duchess' wedding.