Meghan Markle and Princess Margaret’s Dark History of Mistreating Royal Staff Headlines Latest Palace Drama

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Meghan Markle, the former Suits star whose career soared with a standout performance, saw her Hollywood trajectory take an unexpected turn after marrying Prince Harry. What followed was a media frenzy, as the union of a Hollywood icon and a royal sparked endless headlines. Yet, recent shocking reports about Markle and Princess Margaret's reported behaviour with staff have left fans speculating. The once-glamorous Markle now faces a storm of controversy, with the spotlight shifting to their private lives in a way no one could have predicted.
Meghan Markle, previously admired for her elegance and kindness, is now reportedly facing criticism for unacceptable behavior behind closed doors, leaving fans intrigued and questioning the reality of her persona.
Unveiling Meghan Markle and Princess Margaret's alleged problematic behavior
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Despite being surrounded by the glitz and glamour of royal life, both Meghan Markle and Princess Margaret struggled with their roles. Feeling overlooked and sidelined in the royal family, their frustrations reportedly spilled over onto their staff. Princess Margaret earned the nickname "Her Rude Highness" for her harsh treatment and constant demands, while Markle became known as "Duchess Difficult", according to multiple reports. These nicknames reflected the tension they allegedly created behind the palace walls.

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Princess Margaret’s demanding nature towards her staff was described as extreme by insiders. A former maid at Kensington Palace told royal author Tom Quinn that she was not allowed to make eye contact with Princess Margaret and to move aside when crossing paths with the princess. Princess Margaret’s unreasonable demands, such as checking if servants had been watching the TV were notorious, showcasing the princess’s alleged harsh and often thoughtless treatment of those around her. This mirrored reports from 2024 suggesting that Prince Harry displayed similar unacceptable conduct toward his staff.
Prince Harry, known for his dedication to the Invictus Games and his gentle public persona, faced shocking reports of unacceptable behavior, following similar claims about Meghan Markle.
The unseen struggles of serving Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Following their marriage in May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ascended to the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, quickly earning a reputation as one of the most contentious royal duos in modern history. The staff reportedly voiced grievances about perceived mistreatment, alleging that no effort was ever deemed satisfactory. However, Markle's team defended her amid staff mistreatment claims.
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Leaked emails suggested that Markle allegedly bullied two staff members, with one expressing physical distress about working with her. Both Prince Harry and Markle have strongly denied these accusations. Now, new reports about Meghan Markle and Princess Margaret’s mistreatment of staff have resurfaced, leading the Duke and Duchess' fans to question the truth behind these claims.
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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