The palace has leveled accusations against Meghan Markle of theft.
As you may know, Meghan and Prince Harry recently visited Australia as part of their Royal tour last fall. During their stay, they resided at Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General of Australia in Sydney. According to insider sources at Buckingham Palace, Meghan allegedly stole valuable items from the Governor's home and smuggled them out hidden in her shoes.
Understandably, many would find it hard to believe that the Duchess of Sussex would commit such a brazen act of theft against the Queen's representative. However, multiple Palace staff involved in the tour's logistics have come forward, claiming that inventory checks after the couple's departure from Government House revealed several missing items. These included gold cufflinks belonging to the Governor's husband and an expensive set of liquor bottles. When Governor-General Peter Cosgrove's wife alerted Kensington Palace about the missing items, Palace aides launched a frantic search of the couple's luggage and belongings. However, according to my sources, nothing was found initially.
Suspicion then turned to Meghan's shoes. Earlier in the day, she had changed outfits multiple times, leaving piles of shoes in her various rooms at the residence. Palace staff began meticulously inspecting each pair and made a shocking discovery: stuffed deep inside the toe areas of two pairs of Meghan's designer heels were the missing cufflinks and tiny liquor bottles, skillfully crammed to avoid detection.
Palace aides were dumbfounded. How could the darling Duchess commit such a scandalous crime? Word quickly spread to senior Palace officials, who were outraged that one of their own royalty would steal. The items were quietly returned with a formal apology, but tensions have remained high ever since. Meghan's team vehemently denies these accusations. A spokesperson for the Sussexes released a statement saying this is a completely fabricated rumor designed to undermine the Duchess and further the ongoing public criticism of her. Meghan remains focused on her royal duties and charitable work, but my Palace sources insist they have eyewitnesses and evidence to support their story. However, they have remained tight-lipped, not wanting to further damage Meghan's reputation or the monarchy's image during this period of transition for Harry and Meghan.
Privately, though, long-time courtiers have expressed doubts about Meghan fitting into the royal way of life. One even referred to the alleged incident as proof she will never be one of us. This story has caused quite a stir among royal watchers. Some feel the allegations are unfounded tabloid gossip, while others argue it casts reasonable doubt on Meghan's character and suitability for the royal family. One popular opinion is that while theft may seem out of character for the former actress, her background in Hollywood could suggest a propensity for impulse or entitlement that doesn't mesh with centuries of tradition and protocol of queen and country.
The scandal also highlights ongoing tensions between palace traditionalists and Meghan and Harry's more modern, progressive approach to royalty. With their departure from senior royal duties and relocation plans, some feel this alleged incident vindicates concerns about the couple breaking long-standing norms. Meghan and Harry supporters counter that outdated royal beliefs are exactly what they're trying to modernize in the monarchy. Ultimately, without further proof, the allegation cannot be conclusively proven or disproven.
One thing is for certain: it adds fuel to the ongoing narrative of culture clashes, protocol disagreements, and resentments some feel towards Meghan that have surrounded her since joining the royal family. In the absence of facts, the rumor mill continues to churn. What do you make of these striking accusations? Is this a completely baseless tabloid smear as Meghan's team suggests, or is there any measure of truth that she acted unlawfully and without respect for tradition during the royal tour?
