A close friend of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry has spoken out against a controversial report that portrays Meghan as a “dictator in high heels.” The Hollywood Reporter She recently published an article labelling Meghan, 43, a “difficult duchess” and claimed “everyone is scared of her”.
The report has sparked a backlash and reignited previous allegations of harassment. The scrutiny comes after the resignation of Josh Kettler, the couple’s chief of staff at Montecito, just three months after taking up the role. According to sources, Kettler’s departure has fueled rumours about the working environment within the Sussex household.
A source told the outlet: “She belittles people, she doesn’t take advice. She marches around like a dictator in high heels, raging and barking orders. I’ve seen her make grown men cry.” The source also criticised both Meghan and Harry for being “poor decision-makers” who frequently change their minds, adding: “Harry is very charming, but he’s an enabler. And she’s just terrible.”
These harsh allegations have reignited previous complaints from staff about Meghan’s alleged “bullying behaviour”, which she previously dismissed as a “calculated smear campaign”. Now, a friend of the couple has responded to the report, telling her that Fox News. that “the information is misinformed and very biased.”
Despite the defence of their inner circle, the Sussexes have earned a reputation for high staff turnover, losing at least 18 employees since their wedding in 2018. In a separate statement, Lady Victoria Hervey said GB News that Prince Harry appears to be “deprived of freedom” and “dependent” on Meghan.
She claimed that Meghan controls many aspects of Harry’s life, even preventing him from hosting a party for his 40th birthday. “I think she keeps him under control,” Lady Victoria said. “You can see it in him… He’s deprived of his freedom. She’s a kind of therapist and nanny.”
As the couple continues to face criticism and support, the narrative surrounding Meghan’s leadership style and their relationship remains a point of contention in the eyes of the public.