Meghan Markle's Alleged Rudeness to Gardener Prompted Queen's Intervention

Multiple reports and royal insiders allege that Meghan Markle was rude to a Windsor gardener during her time at Frogmore Cottage, prompting the late Queen Elizabeth II to personally intervene and reprimand her for her behavior. These claims are part of broader accusations that Meghan and Prince Harry were difficult to work with and sometimes bullied royal staff, with accounts of staff being reduced to tears and feeling undermined. Royal historian Hugo Vickers and other sources describe a pattern of Markle allegedly being harsh or dismissive with employees, which reportedly led to complaints reaching the Queen. While some former staff and commentators believe Meghan struggled with staff relationships, others note she is a 'fighter' who tried to stand her ground within the royal system. However, Meghan has repeatedly denied the most prominent bullying allegations, and some defenders suggest she was simply less willing to accommodate palace expectations than others. The late Queen was said to maintain a zero-tolerance policy for mistreatment of staff, making the incident with the gardener particularly notable.