Meghan Markle is full of surprises! Behind the glitz of the spotlight and her glamorous poses, there’s a whole different version of the Duchess of Sussex, according to some sources, emerging behind the scenes. Far from the charming smiles and talks of kindness, a series of accounts portrays Meghan as a modern-day “Devil Wears Prada.” A recent Hollywood Reporter article paints a damning picture, mentioning a staggering turnover in the royal couple’s staff. Brace yourselves: up to twenty employees are said to have fled from the duchess. It’s almost like a TV game show: “Who Will Survive Meghan?”
The duchess, apparently, has nothing to envy from the tyrants of Hollywood movies. Several sources claim that she excels in the art of making adults cry. Yes, yes, you read that right. A former employee even confides: “She walks like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders.” If you’ve always dreamed of seeing a man break down in tears in front of a duchess, it seems Meghan is the right show.
This is not the first time Meghan’s name has been associated with bullying accusations. Back in 2018, when she was still living in the United Kingdom, several members of the Kensington Palace staff had taken to their heels, citing the ex-actress’s "emotional cruelty" and bullying. Buckingham Palace, unsurprisingly, launched an internal investigation, the results of which mysteriously disappeared into the London fog. Convenient, isn’t it?
Recent testimonies speak of a Meghan prone to soap opera-worthy rages, where emails sent at five in the morning berate terrified employees. And Harry, in all this? Ah, he is described as much more charming, almost the angel of the situation. But well, it’s understandable that he often takes a back seat when his other half shows her claws.
The recent departure of Josh Kettler, former chief of staff, has added another stone to this already shaky edifice. Hired to manage the launch of a chic Californian project (yes, of course), he finally took off after only three months, leaving behind a Meghan apparently too difficult to satisfy. And he’s not the only one: high-profile departures, like that of Christine Weir Schirmer, communications advisor, keep piling up.
The Hollywood Reporter highlights this amusing dichotomy: Meghan, so quick to give lessons on kindness and mental health in public, would be a real emotional tornado in private. Some even go so far as to call her a "narcissistic sociopath," according to the book Courtiers: the Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low. Charming.
And Harry in all this? The poor duke seems increasingly isolated in his Californian castle. Although attached to his new life under the Californian sun, some sources suggest he is beginning to regret the distance from his family. It is said that he is tempted to reconnect with his old friends and reintegrate into the crown. But with Meghan by his side, this return to grace seems as realistic as a unicorn in his garden.
Thus, the Sussex couple finds themselves caught in a storm of criticism and scandals. With a gaping chasm between their carefully polished image and the reality behind the scenes. Will Meghan ever be able to regain control of the narrative? Or will this "devil in Prada" continue to scare away anyone who dares to cross the threshold of her Californian home? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: it makes for an excellent soap opera!