Staffer working ‘high up’ in Sussex camp is source behind shock claim Meg is ‘dictator in heels who terrifies everyone’
A STAFFER working “high up” for the Sussexes was the source behind the shock claim that “everyone is terrified” of Meghan, it has emerged.
The allegations were made in The Hollywood Reporter that also said Meg is branded by staff as “Duchess Difficult” and a “dictator in high heels”.
It comes after a string of aides left Archewell including Chief of Staff Josh Kettler who stepped down after just three months.
Sources close to Meghan and Harry claim the comments reported by the Hollywood Reporter were “fabricated”.
But Maer Roshan, Co-Editor in Chief of the magazine, said: “Our reporter talked to I think a dozen people, most of them are people who work very closely with the couple in various capacities now and previously.
He added: “Our reporter talked to a very high up source who works for the couple who said: “Everyone is terrified of Meghan Markle”.
The revelation that a source from within the Sussexes organisation and Archewell will stun Harry and Meghan.
An astonishing 18 members of staff have quit working for the couple – nine since they moved to California.
Many ex-palace staff coined the term ‘Sussex Survivors’ Club’ to describe themselves after they quit working for Harry and Meghan.
Some even, half-jokingly, believed they suffered a form of post-traumatic stress after working for the royal couple.
Harry, 40, jetted to New York without Meghan, 43, this week for a series of meetings and public appearances for anti-landmine charity The Halo Trust and The Diana Award.
Yesterday, the Duke of Sussex appeared at the Clinton Global Initiative, met Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho at the United Nations and a meeting for his eco-friendly travel firm Travalyst.
He will also travel to London this weekend to attend a bash with celebrities for WellChild charity – again without his wife.
The Duke has flown to the UK three times previously this year, but never with Meghan.
He spent his 40th birthday at the family mansion in Montecito earlier this month before going on lads-only getaway hiking in the mountains.
PR guru Mark Bowkowski told The Sun’s show Royal Exclusive: “I think they probably have lost Hollywood.
“One thing about Hollywood is that it’s the home of corporate entertainment, the world of business of show, and it’s a small community.
“Once you’re out, you’re out, and that’s why PR is knee-deep in the heart of Beverly Hills.
Sources close to the Sussexes insist the term “Duchess Difficult” has never been used to describe Meghan.
A source from Archewell, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “These quotes were fabricated by someone lacking knowledge of our company. The Duke and Duchess work from Montecito, and we’re based in Hollywood. They likely think we’re all in the same office and that this quote would fly, but the circumstances don’t even allow for it. If she’s “marching around” and “barking orders” no Archewell employee could factually claim that. It’s total nonsense.”
The publication also reported allegations that Meghan was “absolutely relentless” and that “she marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders”.
Meghan’s “noisy tantrums” and “angry 5am emails” are said to be what earned her the nickname.
Regarding emails, a source said: “Who hasn’t sent an email when they can’t sleep or are awake early? I’ve never once ever gotten an email from either of them at that hour and even if I did, The Duchess specifically notes in her email signature that everyone has a different working day and to not feel obligated to respond outside of normal business hours. These source quotes don’t make any sense.”
The latest shock claims come some six years after Buckingham Palace was forced to investigate Meghan for “bullying behaviour” towards to royal aides.
Meghan has always denied claims that she bullies staff.
The Sussexes have been contacted for comment.