Title: “Bullying Allegations Surrounding Meghan Markle’s Conduct Emerge Amidst Palace Controversy”

In the summer of 2018, junior employees at Kensington Palace were no strangers to early morning emails and texts from the newly married Duchess of Sussex.

Initially, palace officials reassured them, explaining that Meghan's work required her to connect with contacts in the US, hence the early messages due to the time difference.

They also attributed any differences in management style to cultural variations, suggesting that Americans tend to be more direct.

Meanwhile, friends of the former actress spoke highly of Meghan's leadership skills, claiming that she prided herself on being a good boss.

They even shared an anecdote about her arranging for an ice-cream stand to treat the staff.

However, as time went on, these explanations seemed less convincing.

By October, the initial excitement surrounding Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding had faded, and insiders openly referred to Meghan as “Duchess Difficult.”

This label had nothing to do with American straightforwardness but rather with what some described as her sharp and adversarial demeanor.

Rumors circulated of secretaries reduced to tears, and the term “bully” started to circulate in relation to the Duchess's behavior.

Just months ago, Buckingham Palace promised to publish a report on how it handled historic allegations of bullying.

However, those promises now ring hollow, as the report remains undisclosed, and changes to palace protocols go unexplained.

According to a recent report by the Mail, suspicions arise that transparency has been sacrificed to appease the central figures in this saga, Harry and Meghan.

Working for the Royals has never been an easy task.

The hours are long, the pay is low, and the demands of the job often strain personal relationships.

Additionally, what one person perceives as bullying, another may view as a demanding boss.

The situation took a sensational turn when Jason Knauf, the couple's former communications secretary, filed a formal complaint about the allegations, seemingly in an effort to protect his staff.

Knauf, responsible for managing the couple's public image, expressed deep concern in an email, stating that he was troubled by the Duchess's ability to bully two personal assistants out of the household within a year.

He further claimed that Meghan seemed determined to always have someone in her sights, specifically targeting one individual and undermining her confidence.

Numerous reports from witnesses attested to this unacceptable behavior.

For two and a half years, the details of the bullying allegations remained concealed.

It was only after Harry and Meghan left royal life and settled in California that these claims became public.

The Times published them just days before the couple's highly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey.

In response, the Duchess's representatives accused Buckingham Palace of promoting a false narrative based on misleading and harmful misinformation.

Signs of trouble initially emerged in 2018 when it was revealed that Meghan's personal assistant had left.

Shortly after, it was disclosed that Melissa Tuabti, who had previously worked for Robbie Williams and Amanda Stavely, was the assistant in question.

However, she was not the first staff member to depart.

Another personal assistant, who had been employed prior to Meghan and Harry's marriage, also abruptly resigned.

Both assistants signed non-disclosure agreements, a standard practice for royal staff, and there is no suggestion that the Duchess attempted to silence them.

Nevertheless, the once relaxed and easygoing atmosphere of working for Prince Harry had changed rapidly.

Senior officials behind the scenes began expressing deep concerns.

Fast forward to June 2022, and the skepticism surrounding the allegations has grown louder.

Fifteen months after the matter became public and nearly four years since the initial bullying claims were raised privately, it is evident that the allegations continue to be swept under the rug.

Samantha Cohen, formerly one of the Queen's most trusted aides and known as “Samantha the Panther” for her feisty attitude, has recently announced her departure.

This news comes shortly after another aide resigned abruptly amidst rumors of the Duchess's challenging nature in the workplace.