Meghan Markle is facing renewed criticism regarding her treatment of staff after a British broadcaster and photographer, Helena Chard, made some striking accusations. In a recent interview, Chard described the Duchess of Sussex as “psycho,” sparking fresh controversy around the behavior of the former royal.
According to a report by Fox News, Chard pointed to the sudden departure of then-chief of staff Josh Kettler as an example of the turmoil within Markle’s staff. Kettler, who had been brought on to help guide Prince Harry through a new chapter in his life, left the position after just three months, becoming the 18th employee to exit their roles in connection with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
In her remarks, Chard expressed concern about the continued exodus of staff, which she believes reflects deeper issues within the Sussex household. “Something is wrong,” Chard asserted. “The sad thing is all these employees have been chosen carefully.” She went on to note that the employees had worked for high-performing companies and had thrived under demanding bosses before joining Harry and Meghan’s team.
Chard speculated that Harry and Meghan may be “tricky customers” who create an environment that makes it nearly impossible for their staff to succeed. “I can only believe that Harry and Meghan are tricky customers and make it near impossible for their staff to excel in their roles,” she added.
These comments are the latest in a series of accusations and negative press surrounding Meghan Markle’s relationship with her staff. Earlier accusations suggested that the Duchess was allegedly creating a hostile work environment. Some of these claims included former employees describing Markle as a “psycho” who caused “terror” in the workplace. These accusations, combined with the revolving door of staff members, have continued to fuel criticism around the couple’s leadership style.
While Meghan and Harry have not publicly addressed these latest claims, the couple has faced scrutiny over their staffing issues before. Previous reports have suggested that former staff members were subjected to challenging working conditions, which allegedly led to high turnover rates.
It is worth noting that both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been open about the pressures they faced while serving as senior members of the British royal family, which culminated in their decision to step back from royal duties in early 2020. However, their post-royal life in California has also attracted its fair share of controversy, including ongoing concerns about their staff and how they are managing their household.
Despite these accusations, the couple has continued to focus on their philanthropic efforts and new business ventures. Still, the persistent rumors of staff dissatisfaction suggest that their private life may not be as serene as their public persona projects.
As the couple remains in the spotlight, the question of how they handle their staff will likely continue to be a topic of public discussion. Whether these recent accusations will have a lasting impact on their image or if they will respond to these claims remains to be seen.
