#NEWS

Prince William said way Meghan treated his staff was ‘merciless’

Prince William said way Meghan treated his staff was 'merciless'
Meghan has complained about how she was treated as a member of the royal family (Picture: Getty)

Prince William’s reluctance to bury the hatchet with his brother Harry stems from the ‘merciless’ way Meghan allegedly treated his employees, according to reports.

The claim was made in a piece by royal historian Robert Lacey who has penned a book about the meltdown of the princes’ relationship.

Senior royals are funding an investigation into allegations of bullying by the Duchess of Sussex.

The Buckingham Palace probe is looking into claims Meghan ‘humiliated’ staff, drove two personal assistants out of the royal household and undermined the confidence of a third staff member.

Her former communications secretary Jason Knauf wrote in a leaked October 2018 email that the duchess ‘seems intent on always having someone in her sights’.

Sign up for all of the latest stories

Start your day informed with Metro’s News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.

Mr Lacey wrote in the Daily Mail: ‘According to one of my sources, it’s been pointed to him that everyone has a difficult sister-in-law.

‘William’s response was to nod his head in sage acceptance.

‘Then suddenly he broke out angrily. “But look at the way that bloody woman treated my staff — merciless!”.’

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive to attend Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2018 in King's Lynn, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
The Cambridges and Sussexes in happier times (Picture: Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke/Shutterstock (10577879du) Meghan Duchess of Sussex Commonwealth Day Service, Westminster Abbey, London, UK - 09 Mar 2020 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are carrying out their final official engagement as senior royals Hat By William Chambers
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is at the centre of a bullying investigation (Picture: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock)

The historian said the Sussexes have ‘drawn up a 30-page dossier in justification of their treatment of staff’ in response to the bullying inquiry.

He said the document includes precise details of why certain employees were let go.

Harry and William have been at loggerheads ever since the 2018 staff row.

The Duke of Cambridge was dismayed at the Sussexes’ decision two years later to quit as working royals and elope to the US.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 16, 2018 Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan walk down the stairs of the iconic Opera House in Sydney to meet people. - Prince Harry Meghan Markle announced on June 6, 2021 the birth of their daughter Lilibet Diana, who was born in California after a year of turmoil in Britain's royal family. "Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales," said a statement from the couple. (Photo by STR / AFP) (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)
Harry and Meghan walk down the stairs of the iconic Opera House in Sydney (Picture: STR/AFP/Getty Images)

A number of events in recent months have damaged the former best friends’ bond even further.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry described how he felt sorry for William and his dad Prince Charles, who he described as being ‘trapped’ within the system of the monarchy.

The brothers are due to come together in Kensington Palace on Thursday to unveil a statue to their late mother Diana.

Mr Lacey reported they were ‘at each other’s throats as fiercely as ever’ the last time they met at Prince Philip’s funeral 10 weeks ago.

GOOD MORNING AMERICA - 4.20.20 - Meghan Markle on "Good Morning America." FRAMEGRAB (Photo by ABC News/Frame Grab via Getty Images) MEGHAN MARKLE
Meghan Markle in an appearance on Good Morning America (Picture: ABC News/Getty Images)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 27: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrives at the Closing Ceremony of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the General Assembly Buildings on May 27, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge was supposed to be Lord High Commissioner at the General Assembly in May last year but the event was cancelled. His Royal Highness was appointed by Her Majesty The Queen as her personal representative. Commissioners and other attendees join the event remotely from across Scotland and around the world, with only a small number of people present in the assembly hall. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
William will see his younger brother on Thursday for Diana’s statue unveiling (Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

He called on Harry and elder brother William to both admit their mistakes and reconcile.

He wrote: ‘How about you two fractious royal highnesses considering the possibility that both of you are right, and both of you are wrong? That the time has come for two over-indulged young men to grow up and forget their differences.

‘Get over it for your own sakes and for ours — and become again the brothers you’re supposed to be.’

News

Married for 17 Years, He Cheated for 13 — Even Had a Child with Another Woman. When His Wife Asked for a Divorce, His Response Left the Court in Shock…

Seventeen years ago, Aarti believed she was the happiest woman in the world as she walked down the aisle in a pristine white saree, filled with hope. But seventeen years later, she realized…The only thing her husband hadn’t betrayed was the marriage certificate. And his response to her request for a divorce left the entire courtroom stunned. Aarti […]

At 61, I Remarried My First Love: On Our Wedding Night, Just As I Undressed My Wife, I Was Shocked and Heartbroken to See…

My name is Rajiv, and I’m 61 years old. My first wife passed away eight years ago after a long illness. Since then, I’ve lived alone in silence. My children are all married and settled. Once a month, they stop by to drop off some money and medicine, then quickly leave again. I don’t blame […]

At 74, Princess Anne Drops BOMBSHELL Truth About Meghan Markle – And No One Saw It Coming ! 

“At 74, Princess Anne Drops BOMBSHELL Truth About Meghan Markle – And No One Saw ItComing ! ” 🔥 EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE INTRODUCTION (3–5 lines):She has always been private, outspoken, and never indulged in modern royal controversies. But this time, at the age of 74 , Princess Anne – the woman Queen Elizabeth II trusts the most – broke her years-long […]

Meghan Markle Reportedly FIRED and BLACKLISTED in Hollywood After “Unbelievable” Public Behavior — Industry Turns Its Back

Meghan Markle Reportedly FIRED and BLACKLISTED in Hollywood After “Unbelievable” Public Behavior — Industry Turns Its Back The entertainment world is reeling today as reports claim Meghan Markle has been dropped by multiple industry partners and quietly blacklisted following what insiders are calling an “unbelievable and unprofessional public act” that took place earlier this week. […]

Prince William Secretly CHANGES Plans To REMOVE Meghan Markle From Royal TITLE Permanently

Prince William Reportedly Moves to Permanently Strip Meghan Markle of Her Royal Title — A Silent but Powerful Break Inside the Palace In what may become the final and most decisive blow in the long-unfolding royal rift, Prince William has reportedly initiated private talks to formally remove Meghan Markle’s royal title, aiming to end her […]

Candace Owens Calls Prince Harry A FOOL And EXPOSES His SPINELESS Fake Image

Candace Owens Rips Into Prince Harry: “He’s a Fool, a Puppet — And the World Sees It Now” Controversial political commentator Candace Owens has once again thrown herself into the royal firestorm — this time directly attacking Prince Harry, labeling him “spineless,” “pathetic,” and “completely unrecognizable” from the prince the world once respected. Owens didn’t […]

End of content

No more pages to load

Next page