Meghan Markle Faces Backlash Over Bullying Allegations

Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of controversy after leaked information surfaced regarding bullying allegations against her.

The accusations emerged just days before her highly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey in March.

According to reports from the Times of London, royal aides claimed that the Duchess of Sussex had driven two personal assistants out of the household and undermined the confidence of a third staff member during her time as a working royal.

In response to the allegations, Meghan vehemently denied the claims, labeling the Times reporter's actions as a calculated smear campaign against her.

Her attorneys even suggested that Buckingham Palace was behind what they described as a wholly false narrative.

Despite her denial, Buckingham Palace proceeded to launch an investigation into the bullying claims and enlisted the services of an external law firm to conduct the inquiry.

Expressing their concern over the situation, Buckingham Palace released a statement via Twitter, emphasizing their longstanding policy against bullying and harassment in the workplace.

The palace reiterated its commitment to upholding a dignified work environment and stated that any form of mistreatment would not be tolerated.

Months after the initial allegations surfaced, two aides who had initially spoken out against Meghan requested to retract their statements, as reported by Page Six.

Nevertheless, the investigation into the matter continues, with recent developments raising further questions about the handling of the case.

Despite the passage of nine months since the allegations first emerged, Buckingham Palace has maintained a veil of secrecy surrounding the investigation's findings.

Reports suggest that only a select few employees, including the two personal assistants and Prince William's former press secretary, have been interviewed as part of the inquiry.

Sources close to the investigation have expressed concerns about the thoroughness of the process, noting that it has not been as comprehensive as expected.

The lack of transparency has led to speculation about the impartiality and effectiveness of the palace's investigation into the bullying claims against Meghan.

As the investigation unfolds, Meghan and Prince Harry are said to have prepared a detailed dossier to counter any false claims that may arise.

Newsweek reports that the couple have a 30-page document ready to refute any inaccurate allegations that may be made public.

Looking ahead, royal expert Jonathan Sacchidotti has warned that Meghan's past could come back to haunt her, with potential unauthorised biographies revealing uncomfortable truths about her life before joining the royal family.

Sacchidotti anticipates that members of Meghan's estranged family may be inclined to share stories that could paint her in a negative light, posing a challenge for the couple's carefully curated public image strategy.