Meghan Markle has ripped out reports of her bullying royal aides as being a “calculated smear campaign” to deviate from her blockbuster Oprah TV special.
“Let’s just call this what it is – a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation,” a spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told the Times of London of the allegations.
Insiders had alleged to the newspaper that during her brief tenure as senior royal, the Duchess had reduced the staff to tears and even bullied two senior members into quitting their jobs.
“It is no coincidence that twisted, several-year-old allegations intended to undermine The Duchess are being briefed by the British media shortly before she and The Duke will speak openly and honestly about their experiences over the years,” the Duchess said. spokesman for Sunday. Oprah special.
The Duchess is saddened by this latest assault on her character, especially as someone who has been the target of self-bullying and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma.
“She is committed to continuing to build compassion around the world and will continue to strive to lead by example and do what is right,” said the spokesman.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment to the UK Times. However, senior royal sources told MailOnline that the complaints were not orchestrated by the palace, saying the royal family was focused on Prince Philip’s health issues while he is in a hospital.
