Meghan Markle’s Former Staff Feared Revenge, Stayed Silent on Abuse Claims

Royal correspondent Valentine Low has revealed that former staff of Meghan Markle feared her alleged mistreatment and potential for revenge, which kept them silent for years. Low described these aides as being in a "psychologically delicate state," even after leaving royal service, and noted that they viewed Markle's capacity for revenge as "infinite." His 2022 book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, contains anonymous testimonies about verbal abuse and bullying by the Duchess of Sussex, claims which Meghan's representatives have categorically denied as "false, offensive, and long-discredited." Low also noted that Meghan and Prince Harry's legal team sent a strong warning letter before the book's publication but took no legal action afterward, suggesting there may be substance to the allegations. Additionally, Meghan Markle was notably not publicly acknowledged by the Royal Family on her recent birthday, which commentators attribute to ongoing tensions and a late Queen Elizabeth II policy to publicly mark only milestone birthdays of non-working royals. The complex relationship between Meghan and the Royal Family continues to be marked by public silence and allegations, with both sides maintaining firmly opposing narratives.