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The Duchess of Sussex has been charged with expelling two personal assistants.
Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a former aide had made a bullying accusation against the Duchess of Sussex.
The Times of London reported allegations that the Duchess expelled two personal assistants and left staff feeling “humiliated.” It said Jason Knauf, then Meghan’s communications secretary and her husband, Prince Harry, filed an official complaint. He now works for Harry’s older brother, Prince William.
The palace said it was “clearly very concerned” by the allegations.
He said in a statement that the palace’s human resources team “will study the circumstances described in the article” and try to speak with current and former staff.
“The Royal House has had a Dignity at Work policy for several years and does not and will not tolerate bullying or harassment in the workplace,” he said.
American actress Meghan Markle, former star of the TV legal drama Suitsshe married Harry, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Their son, Archie, was born the following year.
In early 2020, Meghan and Harry announced that they would be leaving royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes from the British media. They recently bought a home in Santa Barbara, California, and are expecting a second child.
The bullying allegations were reported four days before the scheduled broadcast of an Oprah Winfrey interview with Meghan, which is expected to attract a large audience. It also comes less than two weeks after the palace announced that the couple’s separation from official duties would be final.
A spokesperson for the Duchess said she was “saddened by this latest attack on her character, particularly as someone who has been bullied and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma.”
