Since leaving royal duties in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have remained under intense scrutiny, with new reports reviving allegations about Meghan’s treatment of staff. A recent investigation claims she was known internally as “Duchess Difficult,” with sources describing a high-pressure work environment marked by shifting demands and emotional strain.
Insiders cited by The Hollywood Reporter allege that Prince Harry enabled the dynamic by failing to intervene, while unusually high staff turnover—both in California and during their royal years—has reinforced claims of deeper leadership issues. Similar accusations date back to 2018, when palace complaints led to an internal investigation.
Meghan has denied the allegations, calling them a smear campaign and arguing that assertive women are often unfairly labeled as difficult. Still, critics point to the consistency of complaints over time, suggesting the controversy surrounding the couple’s leadership style is unlikely to fade.
