Meghan Markle Allegedly Undermines Senior Royal Aide, Sparks Palace Tension

Multiple reports and a biography titled 'Courtiers' by Valentine Low reveal a fraught relationship between Meghan Markle and senior royal aide Jason Knauf during her time as a senior working royal. Meghan allegedly undermined Knauf publicly, most notably by excluding him from knowing about her surprise appearance at the 2018 British Fashion Awards, leading to awkward moments and mistrust. Knauf later left the Sussex household to become a special adviser to Prince William and Kate Middleton and subsequently raised concerns about Meghan's alleged bullying of palace staff, which was leaked after the couple stepped down as working royals in 2020. Meghan's use of her "Her Royal Highness" title in unofficial capacities has also sparked debate, despite an agreement that she and Prince Harry would not use the title officially after stepping back from royal duties. The breakdown in relations between Meghan and Knauf is seen as emblematic of broader tensions within the royal family during that period. These events continue to influence perceptions of Meghan's role and interactions within the Royal Family.