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The Duchess of Sussex has said she cannot be expected to “keep quiet” if the royal family is playing an “active role” in “perpetuating falsehoods” about her.
Meghan made the comments in a second teaser clip for his highly anticipated television interview with Oprah Winfrey – to air on Sunday March 7 in the US before being shown in the UK the following day.
Harry and Meghan are expected to lift the lid on their short stint as royals by working together before retiring from their duties to seek a new life in America.
The duchess says she is not afraid of the consequences of speaking during the 30-second clip, before adding that “a lot has already been lost …”.
Winfrey asks Meghan, “How do you feel about the Palace hearing you speak your truth today?”
She replies, “I don’t know how they could expect us to be silent after all this time if there is an active role The Firm is playing in perpetuating the falsehoods about us.
“And, if that carries the risk of losing things, I mean, I … there is a lot that has already been lost.”
CBS has shared the clip after Buckingham Palace said it had launched an investigation in claims that the Duchess intimidated former royal staff.
Meghan and Harry will not be part of the process and it is understood that the palace hopes to begin the investigation soon.
Buckingham Palace is investigating bullying allegations against Meghan
Former and current employees will be invited to speak in confidence about their work experiences for Meghan, after it was alleged that she expelled two personal assistants and staff were “humiliated” on several occasions.
The Times newspaper reported that the Duchess “destroyed” one staff member and another was left in tears before leaving.
There has long been speculation about the atmosphere in the Sussex home after several staff members left.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said they are the victims of a calculated smear campaign following the allegations.
The couple’s attorneys have said the claims are based on “misleading and harmful misinformation“.
They also said that Harry and Meghan believed the staff were comfortable and happy.
Oprah Winfrey at Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May 2018
However, Jason Knauf, the former communications secretary for the Sussexes, filed a bullying complaint in October 2018 in an apparent attempt to force Buckingham Palace to protect staff.
One source suggested that the attitude towards the allegations was more about making them “go away” rather than “addressing them”, and the newspaper claims that Mr. Knauf’s complaint never advanced.
The Times newspaper has chronicled what it describes as “turmoil” within the palace walls.
They claim that multiple sources said that Meghan wanted to be a “victim” so that her “excruciating experience” would convince Harry that they had to go to the UK, something her lawyers have denied.
The “men in gray suits” of the monarchy have been accused of being aware of the alleged actions of the duchess and of “doing absolutely nothing to protect the people.”
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Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “We are clearly very concerned about the allegations in The Times following claims made by former staff members of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”
“Accordingly, our HR team will investigate the circumstances described in the article. Staff members involved at the time, including those who have left home, will be invited to participate to see if lessons can be learned.
“The royal family has had a policy of dignity at work for several years and does not and will not tolerate bullying or harassment in the workplace.”
Meghan’s spokesperson said: “The Duchess is 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.
“She is determined to continue her work creating compassion around the world and will continue to strive to set an example by doing what is right and doing what is good.
