Sussex Staff Allegedly Form 'Survivors Club' Over Trauma

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly facing a high turnover rate among their staff, leading to the creation of a so-called 'Sussex Survivors Club' for disgruntled former employees. Allegations have surfaced that some ex-staff members experienced post-traumatic stress disorder due to their work environment, with specific incidents recounted by historian Robert Lacey, including one staff member's traumatic resignation after an alleged outburst from Meghan. While Lacey suggests that Meghan's behavior contributed to the staff's distress, authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand claim that the Sussexes were dissatisfied with the staff's performance, indicating a complex narrative around their management style. In contrast, Queen Elizabeth II had previously extended a rare Christmas invitation to Meghan in 2017, a gesture that highlighted her fondness for Meghan and broke from royal protocol, as this invitation was typically reserved for those already married into the family. This gesture was noted as significant since previous partners, like Kate Middleton, had not received such an invitation prior to their weddings. The dual narrative illustrates the contrasting dynamics of the Sussexes' public image and their internal management challenges.