Countering the "Dictator" Duchess Claims, Meghan Markle’s Staff Reveal the Real Woman Behind Headlines

Published 09/26/2024, 1:02 AM EDT

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Despite relentless media scrutiny, Meghan Markle remains misunderstood, or so say her devoted staff. While criticism surrounding the Duchess of Sussex has become commonplace, recent allegations crossed a line, portraying her as a tyrannical boss. However, in light of the same, her current and former staff members have stepped forward to set the record straight, shedding light on Markle's true character. Contrary to sensationalized reports, they describe a kind, empathetic, and dedicated leader.

As the world reexamines the facts, the staffers give a clearer picture, humanizing the woman behind the vicious claims.

Meghan Markle’s staff highlights her heartfelt signature to her employees

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Contrary to the "dictator in high heels" label, Meghan Markle's staff painted a vastly different picture. US Weekly's latest cover story revealed a considerate leader. Debunking the claims of Meghan Markle sending demanding 5 am emails, former employees highlighted how contradictory her email signature instead is. According to the staff, it reads something like, "My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obliged to reply... outside your normal working hours." 

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A former staffer further praised Meghan Markle's willingness to share credit with her 16-member team, comprising Archewell Foundation, production, which also consists of the Netflix communications staff. Citing instances where the Duchess would credit the team members for ideas, the staff highlighted how a normal day at work looks like for Meghan Markle. They even added how she would send personalized thank-you emails after successful projects and so on.

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Leave alone being a dictator, Markle has not ever raised her voice in the first place. 

Meghan Markle's staff come to her defense

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The team is pushing back against criticism, standing firmly behind their boss. Staffers of the Duchess of Sussex defend her against allegations of yelling and tantrums, contradicting sensationalized reports. A current staffer told the weekly, "I've never heard her yell." They describe her leadership style as composed and effective, providing clear direction and focusing on solutions.

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They emphasize their mission to do good through their work, rejecting unfair comparisons. There is no doubt that their Loyalty and dedication shine through as they rally around the 43-year-old American royal. Nonetheless, not just them, media heavyweight, Netflix CEO too has all the praises in the world for the Duchess. In a recently surfaced interview, Ted Sarandos breached headlines as he honored the Duchess as "otherworldly" in a chat. 

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What are your views on the recent revelations by the staff members of the alleged "duchess difficult"? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Shraddha Suman

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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