Meghan Markle Nicknamed 'Duchess Difficult' By US Staff Over Alleged 'Tantrums' & 'Belittling People'

Meghan Marklehas been nicknamed "Duchess Difficult" by staff due to reports of tantrums, harsh behavior, and poor decision-making alongside Prince Harry.

A recent report scrutinized the royal couple for their alleged treatment of staff, with the duke being called an "enabler" of his wife's actions.

Allegations of bullying palace staff, leading to an inquiry, have also resurfaced amid Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's struggle with high staff turnover.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Meghan has earned the nickname "Duchess Difficult" from her staff in the US.

Sources claim that the former actress is known for "belittling people" and ignoring advice.

An insider criticized both Meghan and Harry, describing the duke as "charming" but an "enabler" of his wife's behavior.

"She belittles people, she doesn't take advice," the source told the publication. "They're both poor decision-makers, they change their minds frequently. Harry is a very, very charming person — no airs at all — but he's very much an enabler. And she's just terrible."

The allegations also paint Meghan as "relentless" and domineering, with claims that she "orders people around."

"She's absolutely relentless," another source told THR. "She marches around like a dictator in high heels, fuming and barking orders. I've watched her reduce grown men to tears."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have developed a reputation for high staff turnover, reportedly losing at least 18 employees since their 2018 wedding.

Since their move to California in 2020, at least nine key staff members have departed, including global press secretary Toya Holness and Meghan's private secretary, Samantha Cohen.

The report follows the Daily Mail's recent revelation that Christine Weir Schirmer, Harry and Meghan's PR adviser, quietly exited her role at the end of last year.

Schirmer joined the Archewell Foundation in 2020 as head of communications. Her departure came shortly after Josh Kettler, the couple's chief of staff, stepped down in August after only three months in the role.

Kettler's exit was described as a mutual decision, "with both sides agreeing it wasn't the right fit." However, Schirmer and Kettler's departures have drawn attention to the Sussexes' ongoing challenges with retaining staff.

Before Meghan and Harry's relocation to California, accusations of bullying surfaced, with claims that Meghan had mistreated palace staff, leading to an inquiry by royal aides into her alleged behavior toward two personal assistants.

Staff reportedly felt "traumatized," with some even comparing their experiences to post-traumatic stress, and several were left in tears.

Though the investigation's findings were never disclosed, Meghan consistently denied the accusations, with her legal team branding them a "calculated smear campaign."

The scathing claims about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex come after Meghan opened up about embracing a "chapter of joy" in her life, noting that she is genuinely grateful for her experiences.

"I'm looking at this time as my chapter of joy," the duchess said, per the Daily Mail. "The more you are able to look at your life and really, truly recognize and be able to be grateful for your life - you have to be grateful for all aspects of it."

"My intentionality is to enjoy this chapter and be able to love through every piece of this as best we can," the 43-year-old royal added.

Prince Harry's birthday is around the corner, and he reportedly plans to celebrate the milestone quietly on Sunday with Meghan and their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.

In the lead-up to his milestone birthday, Harry's spokesperson shared how his outlook on life has changed in a statement to BBC News.

"I was anxious about 30, I'm excited about 40," the duke said. "Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world."

The statement added: "Becoming a father of two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a fresh perspective on life, as well as sharpening my focus in all my work. Being a dad is one of life's greatest joys and has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place."