Meghan Markle’s return to the UK is putting an old question about her working relationships back under scrutiny, with sources claiming her alleged treatment of prospective household staff could make recruitment difficult.
The allegations center on how applicants were supposedly handled during interviews, while another source says similar stories have circulated within private staffing circles for years.
Meghan’s camp has strongly rejected the account, insisting that she and Prince Harry have always treated their staff with respect and professionalism.
5Meghan Markle’s reported return to Britain has prompted questions about whether she will need to rebuild a household team there, but sources claim finding willing applicants could prove difficult.
One source told Page Six that prospective domestic employees allegedly had an uncomfortable experience when interviewing with the Duchess during her previous time in the UK.
According to the insider, applicants seeking housekeeping or maid positions were allegedly expected to remain silent rather than engage directly with Meghan. They were reportedly instructed to provide their résumés and wait while she reviewed them.
The insider claimed Meghan would then examine the résumé and the applicant without conducting what would ordinarily be considered an interview.
“They would hand over their résumé, then be told to stand off to the side of the room, not speak and not make eye contact while Meghan sat there and reviewed it,” the source alleged.
The applicant, according to the same account, would then be dismissed without being asked questions or having a conversation with Meghan.
The source characterized the alleged behavior as “extremely rude,” claiming it was memorable enough to affect how people within the private-household staffing world viewed the prospect of working for her.
Meghan Allegedly Developed A Reputation Among Household Staff
5The claims go beyond individual interviews, with sources alleging that stories about Meghan Markle’s alleged treatment of prospective employees circulated among people working in private households.
One insider claimed there were enough similar accounts for the experiences to become known within staffing circles.
“This happened with enough people that word absolutely got around among household staff,” the source told the outlet. The insider further claimed that people who heard those stories might now be reluctant to seek employment with Meghan.
A second source similarly alleged that concerns about Harry and Meghan had circulated among household workers for years. “There’s definitely concern among household staff about Harry and Meghan coming back to the UK,” the source claimed.
The insider also alleged that Meghan had developed a reputation for being dismissive toward staff, saying, “Word has gotten around over the years about what Meghan can be like to work for, and she has a reputation for being very dismissive and rude to staff.”
The source claimed that the reputation could make recruitment more difficult if Meghan and Harry begin looking for household employees in Britain again.
“A lot of people in those circles talk, so stories travel,” the insider said, adding that some people would have “no interest in working for her because of what they’ve heard.”
Meghan Markle’s Camp Flatly Denies The Allegations
5While the sources painted a troubling picture of Meghan’s alleged approach to household staffing, her camp strongly disputed the account.
A source close to the Duchess of Sussex told Page Six that the 45-year-old and her husband have consistently treated the people working for them appropriately.
The source said the couple “have always treated their staff with respect and professionalism,” directly challenging the suggestion that Meghan’s previous interactions with prospective household employees were hostile or degrading.
The denial went further, with the insider describing the specific allegation about Meghan’s interview style as categorically false.
“The suggestion that Meghan interviewed anyone in a rude manner is categorically untrue,” the source added.
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Meghan’s UK Return Creates A ‘Nightmare’ For The Palace
5The staff allegations surrounding Meghan Markle are only one part of the scrutiny accompanying her return to Britain.
A separate concern now facing Buckingham Palace is what happens when the former actress resumes her independent public and commercial life from the UK.
Royal experts have warned that the arrangement could create a “nightmare” for the Palace because Meghan and Prince Harry will remain private citizens while still carrying the titles and family connections that keep them closely tied to the monarchy.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital, “The nightmare for the Palace is that they can’t be controlled.”
He explained that clashes between the Sussexes’ activities and official royal engagements could create competing headlines, particularly if Harry and Meghan schedule announcements or appearances around major events involving the working royals.
Kinsey Schofield, host of “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered,” similarly told Fox News Digital that Buckingham Palace will have “very little control” over Meghan’s public and commercial activities because she is no longer working on behalf of King Charles.
Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton’s Relationship Faces New Attention
5As Meghan settles into the UK, her relationship with Kate Middleton has become one of the most closely watched family dynamics surrounding the move.
A source recently told PEOPLE that Meghan and Kate were not close, but their physical proximity was likely to create opportunities for their paths to cross.
“There are bound to be moments where their worlds overlap, and everyone will be watching how those encounters unfold,” the source said.
However, the insider stressed that Kate’s attention is not currently centered on changing her relationship with Meghan.
According to the reports, Kate and Prince William’s priorities remain their royal duties, Kate’s recovery and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. “They have suffered a lot,” the source said, referring to the difficult years the family has experienced.
The insider added that William and Kate have been “dutiful, doing what they do well, and keeping the family together,” before making clear that other matters are not their immediate priority. “Anything else, from their point of view, isn’t critical,” they shared.
