Although the British press seems to have it in for Meghan Markle, it's tough to deny that
her series of staff exits isn't a good look.
And sure, many of the reports are riddled with rumors from anonymous sources, but could
there be some truth to the claims that she's difficult to work with?
Attention to detail
Markle is reportedly obsessive about every little detail, going above and beyond to ensure
her staffers strive for perfection.
For example, when Markle tied the knot in May 2018, she supposedly requested air fresheners
for St. George's Chapel.
A source told the Daily Mail,
"Apparently Meghan didn't like the smell of the chapel, which, as you would expect, is
a little musty.
It's not unpleasant at all, though.
It just smells how you would expect an old building to smell.
And that's something the Royal Family are particularly used to."
Despite this, the Duchess of Sussex was supposedly insistent on spraying the chapel before anyone
arrived, an insider revealed, adding,
"Royal household staff stepped in and told her office politely, but firmly, that this
was the Queen's Chapel and it simply wasn't appropriate."
Other sources denied there was a problem with her request, but either way, it seems like
the Duchess of Sussex isn't one to let anything slip by her, which may be tough for her employees
to deal with.
Middleton over Markle
Some staffers are reportedly put off by Markle's American attitude, with one source telling
People,
"[Employees] might not be used to the 'say-it-as-you-see-it' American mentality."
It also doesn't help that the Duchess of Sussex supposedly doesn't like hearing the word "no,"
a common phrase in the Queen's palace.
An insider claimed,
"The palace is a magical place, and it is also a place where all you hear is 'no, no,
no.'
The most difficult job in the royal family is to work with Meghan's ambitions and make
them realizable.
She will get frustrated if she is told, 'You can't do this or can't do that.'"
Markle's sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, is supposedly a lot easier to work for, according
to sources who spoke to the Daily Mail.
The duchesses' opposite communication styles have earned them different nicknames in the
press; Middleton has been called the "Duchess of Dazzle" while Markle's called "Duchess
Difficult."
Ouch.
Holding on to Hollywood?
The Duchess of Sussex puts on a good show of fully immersing herself in royal life,
but does she have one foot out of the door?
A source alleged to The Sun in September 2019 that Markle is still working with her Hollywood
agents, turning to them for input regarding a children's book she's supposedly writing.
This is a big no-no for the royals, and it's off-putting to palace staffers who aren't
used to their employers seeking outside counsel for their projects.
An insider told The Sun,
"As a full-time member of the Royal Family, it would be the expectation for that type
of work to be exclusively handled by Palace staff who balance individual desire over what's
right for the wider institution.
It is clear she is wanting to keep surrounding herself with her Hollywood people."
While Buckingham Palace refuted the allegations in The Sun's report, it's not surprising that
some employees would feel slighted by this rumor; it doesn't look good loyalty-wise.
Harry doesn't help
Prince Harry might be the Duchess of Sussex's biggest enabler, as he reportedly turns a
blind eye to her unbecoming behavior.
"That actually sounds really romantic."
A source told Express,
"Harry won't take any criticism of Meghan and he is so sensitive that he often sees
criticism or negativity when there isn't any."
The Duke of Sussex's supposed inability to hear anything bad about his wife has reportedly
caused a rift with his brother, Prince William, and sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.
But what hasn't been as widely discussed is the impact it might have on staffers who might
want to work for Markle; it wouldn't be easy to work for a person who can do no wrong.
Dropping like flies
Some might argue that the rumors surrounding Markle's behavior are unfounded, but it's
hard to argue with the timeline of employee exits.
The Duchess of Sussex lost three assistants within the span of a few months.
One of the aides left the job after one year, and while the departure may seem a bit suspicious,
a source told NBC News there was no drama involved, saying,
"Amy will be leaving but has agreed to stay on to help following the birth of the baby.
She and Meghan are very close and it's all very amicable.
She has been with her since she moved from Canada and she will remain as a personal adviser
to her in the long term."
Not to mention, baby Archie, who was born in May 2019, reportedly had three nannies
within six weeks, according to The Sun.
That would roughly translate to losing an employee every other week, no?
Whatever's going on with Markle as an employer, hopefully she finds her stride, and it would
likely make her life easier in the long run.
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