Meghan Markle’s defense has been slow in coming, especially after the publication of a controversial article in The Hollywood Reporter, in which she was accused of being a despotic boss.
The story has provoked reactions, and now it is her employees who have decided to speak out.
The article in question quoted an anonymous source as saying that Meghan’s staff are afraid of her, describing her as someone who “marches around like a dictator in high heels.”
In addition, it was suggested that Meghan does not take advice and has made grown men cry.
These are not the first accusations the Duchess has faced; during her time in the British monarchy, several employees also criticized her for her treatment, earning her the nickname “Duchess Difficult”.
What are Meghan Markle’s employees saying?
Faced with these new accusations that threaten the reputation of Prince Harry’s wife, a group of workers at the Archewell Foundation have come to her defense.
Several of them have given interviews to Us Weekly, expressing their support for Meghan.
This defense follows criticism from Maer Roshan, co-editor-in-chief of The Hollywood Reporter, who reaffirmed that the allegations came from a current senior staff member.
Staffers have shared their positive experiences working with Meghan. Some said their time with her was “positive and encouraging,” and emphasized that “we are all still friends.”
Catherine St-Laurent, a former chief of staff in Archewell’s early days, noted that her time with Prince Harry and Meghan was “incredibly meaningful.”
Meanwhile, Mandana Dayani, former president and chief operating officer, fondly recalled the weekly meetings at the Montecito house, where Meghan provided the most incredible lunches and snacks.
Ashley Hansen, the couple’s global press secretary, recounted a personal moment when Harry and Meghan supported her after surgery.
“When I told them, I was met with the kind of concern and care a parent would express if it were their own child. I was asked what I needed, how and if they could help, and told to take as much time as I needed.”
However, the strategy to clean up Meghan’s image has not gone down well on social media.
Many critical users speculated that the Duchess herself had urged her employees to speak positively of her.
Despite the supportive statements, neither Meghan nor Prince Harry have commented on the matter.
The Duke of Sussex continues to focus on his schedule of engagements in New York, taking part in a number of events, including the UN and Princess Diana Awards.
As accusations against Meghan Markle resurface, her current employees have taken the initiative to defend her, sharing experiences that contrast with the criticism.
The situation continues to generate debate both in the media and on social media, leaving it unclear what impact these controversies will have on the Duchess’s public image.