Meghan Markle has once again found herself under intense scrutiny, this time for her alleged behavior as a boss.
A recent exposé by The Daily Beast features insights from a former staff member who described Meghan as nothing short of a "demon," highlighting her unpredictable "psycho moments" during her time as a royal. According to insiders, working for Meghan felt akin to "walking on eggshells while juggling flaming torches," illustrating the extreme pressure employees faced. Reports suggest that staff members often felt berated, leading to a toxic work environment. Meghan's approach to leadership seems to involve raising her voice while simultaneously lowering morale, a practice that clearly falls short of effective workplace management.
One particularly bold ex-staffer, who claimed to have worked in the palace during Meghan and Prince Harry's tenure, shared that there were indeed "bad" and even "psycho" moments. While expressing a hint of sympathy for Meghan's past admission of suicidal thoughts, this source implied that such a history somehow justifies her behavior. The idea that acknowledging personal struggles can excuse mistreatment raises significant questions about accountability in leadership. Another insider, who reportedly worked in the lead-up to the royal wedding, labeled Meghan a "classic narcissist." They claimed that getting staff to praise her in magazines was a clear indicator of her temperament; she was described as charming when things went her way but as a "demon" when they did not. This insider lamented that Meghan has managed to twist the royal motto of "never complain, never explain" into a mantra of "complain loudly and throw tantrums."
Moreover, there was an incident involving a florist who allegedly faced Meghan's wrath for sharing a minor detail about a bouquet online. Imagine being reprimanded for thirty minutes over a flower arrangement; this shows an alarming level of dedication to maintaining the royal aesthetic. The florist must have felt more like a wayward child than a respected professional. While The Daily Beast paints Meghan in a rather negative light, People magazine attempted to counter this narrative by sharing positive feedback from some staff who described their experiences as meaningful and supportive. However, the former couple has perfected the art of selective storytelling, and this leaves us questioning the full truth.
The Hollywood Reporter has also joined the fray with claims of Meghan being a "dictator in high heels," suggesting that her management style is anything but collaborative. One source even claimed that she reduced grown men to tears, a rather dramatic portrayal that contradicts the image of a nurturing leader. Despite these reports, Meghan and Harry have maintained a revolving door of staff, raising questions about the effectiveness of her supposed charm. The palace even investigated her behavior back in 2018, but the results of that inquiry remain shrouded in mystery, much like the alleged kindness she claims to possess.
Meghan dismissed these allegations as part of a calculated smear campaign, a defense that raises eyebrows, especially in light of reports of mistreatment towards staff, including allegations concerning a gardener. Royal expert Hugo Vickers recounted an incident where the late Queen had to intervene after Meghan's rude behavior toward a royal staff member. Can you imagine the Queen of England herself stepping in, likely pondering, "What fresh chaos is this?" Vickers stated that Meghan's alleged mistreatment of a gardener at Windsor only serves to further tarnish her reputation.
Resolute in her quest to uncover the sources of leaks within her realm, Meghan has taken on the role of detective, reportedly setting traps to identify those responsible for leaking damaging information to the press. What were once casual conversations with her team have now morphed into intense interrogations as she digs deeper for answers about perceived betrayals. This shift from collegiality to suspicion illustrates a dramatic transformation in her interactions with staff and raises further questions about her leadership style and the working environment within the royal household.
