The aftermath of a recent Vanity Fair exposé has left Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in the spotlight once again, facing criticism and speculation about their post-royal lives.
The revealing piece, published on January 17, delves into the couple’s struggles with their business ventures and public image since stepping away from royal duties in 2020.
Former colleagues and neighbors provided candid insights, sparking further debate about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Harry and Meghan Faces Backlash
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield shed light on how the couple is reportedly dealing with the fallout.
“They are in a bad place right now,” Schofield shared with Sky News Australia, noting that both Meghan and Harry appear “bruised and upset” by the article’s claims.
She added that the postponement of Meghan’s planned Netflix show, allegedly at the platform’s discretion, has compounded the couple’s frustration.
The article, described as harsh, reiterates negative allegations Meghan has worked hard to dispel.
Among the various claims made in the exposé, some neighbors in Montecito reportedly labeled the couple as “local villains,” blaming them for rising property prices and increased traffic in the affluent area.
One resident, who has never met the pair, commented that Meghan seemed to be “marketing the town’s understated elegance for mainstream appeal.”
Others accused the couple of seeking publicity in the United States despite leaving the UK to avoid media scrutiny.
The article also raised eyebrows with a claim that Meghan’s team allegedly floated the idea of a “post-Harry divorce book” to a publishing house.
While Vanity Fair clarified that no formal proposal was ever made, the rumor added fuel to the ongoing narrative surrounding their marriage.
Accusations of workplace bullying also resurfaced, with anonymous former colleagues describing Meghan as a difficult employer.
While one source clarified that Meghan never raised her voice, they claimed her actions created a toxic environment.
“It’s talking behind your back,” one person alleged, suggesting her behavior undermined her staff’s confidence and morale.
Despite the controversy, Meghan and Harry’s camp has not commented on the claims.