Meghan Markle is once again facing significant staffing challenges at her Archewell Foundation.
Reports indicate that 19 employees have either resigned or been dismissed from the organization in less than 18 months. In a surprising new development, her personal stylist has also stepped down. This raises concerns about the working environment within the foundation. Sources from The Times UK revealed that at least 19 employees had either quit or been let go since the organization’s founding in 2020. To put this into perspective, that's roughly one employee departing every month, on average. Among those who left were high-ranking members of the team, including the head of communications, public relations, the chief of staff, and other senior officials.
According to reports, Meghan’s leadership style has been described as demanding, with exceedingly high expectations. Sources stated that she expected perfection in all tasks, and staff reportedly felt humiliated if they failed to meet her standards. Even minor tasks, such as making corrections to a press release, allegedly sparked angry outbursts from the Duchess. The work environment has been described as "sad" by several employees, with some even admitting to being reduced to tears over their treatment.
The resignations at Archewell continue to mount. Just last week, news surfaced that Meghan’s longtime personal stylist and close friend, Jessica Mulroney, is also cutting professional ties with the Duchess. Jessica, who had been assisting Meghan with fashion, public relations, and event planning for over a decade, is said to be stepping down due to the overwhelming pressure and high-stress demands of working directly with her. Sources claim that the relationship between the two friends has become strained after multiple disputes over the past year and a half. Jessica reportedly found it difficult to bear the brunt of Meghan’s frustration when things did not go as planned or deadlines were missed. For the sake of her mental well-being and professional reputation, Jessica made the difficult decision to end their professional partnership.
The string of departures from Archewell, coupled with Jessica's exit, raises serious concerns about what is happening behind the scenes. It's startling that nearly an entire team has left in less than two years. Even someone as loyal as Jessica, who had been with Meghan for over 10 years, has reached the conclusion that working closely with her has become too toxic to continue. This pattern of high turnover and employee dissatisfaction suggests deep-seated issues in Meghan’s leadership and management style. Reports have surfaced that Meghan may be a micromanager with unrealistic standards, and there have been claims that she tends to blame her staff when things go wrong. The environment at Archewell has been painted as volatile and emotionally draining, with employees struggling to keep up with Meghan’s demands.
In my view, losing nearly the entire staff of an organization in just 18 months is far from normal. This level of turnover strongly suggests there are leadership and management problems at the core of the issue. The fact that Meghan’s personal stylist has now quit, after years of working closely together, adds weight to reports that Meghan’s leadership style can be overly harsh, perhaps even bullying. This seems to be part of a larger pattern, where those who work closely with Meghan eventually reach a breaking point and decide to leave. Even Jessica, who was deeply committed to the partnership, could no longer endure the environment and has now walked away for the sake of her own mental health.
Additionally, Meghan has been accused of displaying similar behavior toward members of the British royal family, including Kate Middleton. This latest development could further validate those claims. Interestingly, Meghan has attempted to downplay these staff departures, referring to them as part of a broader restructuring effort. However, when nearly the entire organization changes hands in such a short span of time, it suggests there are more serious underlying problems. Meghan’s leadership issues have reportedly followed her from other royal engagements, where staff similarly felt humiliated and brought to tears. This raises the question of how long Meghan will continue to deflect responsibility for the impact of her actions.
The situation may also be affecting Meghan’s personal relationships. Jessica’s decision to sever their professional ties is a striking example of how even those closest to her are feeling the strain. Meghan has already faced estrangement from members of the royal family, and now even one of her most loyal friends has decided to step away. It leaves one wondering how this could further impact her marriage with Prince Harry, and whether he, too, might be enduring difficult behavior behind closed doors.
Overall, the resignation of Meghan’s trusted stylist and friend, Jessica Mulroney, highlights serious questions about Meghan’s leadership and her relationships. The situation is both surprising and concerning, as it reveals a pattern of toxic behavior that seems to be driving people away both professionally and personally.
