The Sussex drama has returned in full force, this time centered around Meghan Markle and her alleged mistreatment of Dr. Sophie Chandola at a charity polo event.
Meghan, who often presents herself as a humanitarian, reportedly dismissed Dr. Chandola—director of Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry—as unworthy of her attention. According to witnesses, Meghan gave Dr. Chandola the cold shoulder, refusing to even acknowledge her presence. This behavior came to light even before a now-viral video captured what appeared to be a tense and unpleasant exchange between the two women.
But the controversy didn’t stop there. Following the event, Meghan allegedly took things a step further by sending Dr. Chandola a sharply worded message demanding an apology for being “bullied”—a claim that many see as ironic, considering Meghan's reportedly rude conduct throughout the event. What followed was an avalanche of chaos.
Dr. Chandola, likely exhausted by the backlash, deleted her social media accounts after becoming the target of intense online abuse and racist harassment from devoted Sussex supporters. Apparently, calling out inappropriate behavior was too much for some to handle, and instead of support, she faced a barrage of bullying.
Despite the online attacks, Dr. Chandola didn’t retreat quietly. Instead, she redirected her focus to the meaningful work she’s been doing with communities in Lesotho and Botswana. Meanwhile, Prince Harry allegedly added fuel to the fire by sending a message to Dr. Chandola that sources have described as exceptionally unpleasant and condescending. The tone of the message reportedly reinforced the impression that Harry expects deference from those around him. The text is said to have asked, “How are you going to deal with this?”—a question many interpreted as both accusatory and controlling.
Things took an even more troubling turn when it emerged that Harry and Meghan had been eyeing a commercial spin on Sentebale, a charity created to support AIDS orphans in Africa. Harry reportedly wanted to trademark the charity's name, raising concerns that the move would shift its mission away from its charitable roots. Dr. Chandola objected firmly, arguing that the commercialization would undermine everything the organization stood for. Her refusal to go along with the plan showcased her integrity and commitment to the charity’s core mission.
Adding another layer to the drama, it’s been reported that Meghan used Harry’s email account to send messages on his behalf, including a letter addressed to the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This alleged act of impersonation raised serious concerns about manipulation and control behind the scenes, painting a picture of Meghan as someone who pulls the strings while projecting a carefully crafted public image.
In the end, this entire episode has only deepened the perception of the Sussex brand as increasingly toxic—even among former allies. Dr. Chandola has since accused Prince Harry of harassment and systemic bullying, claims that, given the unfolding events, many believe are worth taking seriously.
