Meghan Markle is facing backlash after reports claimed that maids did not want to work for her at her California residence.
Page Six reported that the Duchess of Sussex had faced difficulties hiring a housekeeper for her mansion in Montecito. According to the publication, it was alleged that some housekeepers in the area did not want to work for Markle. “She had trouble hiring maids because a lot of the housekeepers in Montecito didn’t want to work for them,” a source told the publication.
Apparently, Markle was the one interviewing housekeepers for the position. However, according to the same source, she was described as coming across as “snobbish” during the interviews. “Meghan would interview people herself and could come across as really snobbish and rude. Some of them were so offended by the way she spoke to them that word started getting around,” the source said.
According to the source, housekeepers began talking about Markle’s alleged behavior, with the claims eventually becoming a “running joke” among locals. The source also added, “It got to the point where people would joke that all the maids in Montecito hated them.”
This isn’t the first time the Duchess of Sussex has faced allegations of mistreating people. Meghan Markle was accused of bullying by palace staff during her time as a working royal. Concerns were formally raised in 2018 by Jason Knauf, then the communications secretary for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. According to reports, Knauf alleged that Meghan had driven two personal assistants out of the household. She also allegedly undermined the confidence of another employee.
Buckingham Palace launched an investigation in 2021 after the allegations became public. Current and former staff members were reportedly involved in the review. Meghan strongly denied the accusations. Her representatives described them as a “calculated smear campaign.” They argued that the claims presented a misleading portrayal of the Duchess. The palace later confirmed that the investigation had concluded and that changes had been made to its workplace policies. However, it declined to publish the findings, citing confidentiality concerns.
The reports come as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly preparing to move back to the UK after spending several years living in California. The couple stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 and later relocated to the United States. They are now reportedly expected to establish a home in the UK while continuing their lives outside the working royal family. The move could give Harry and Meghan more opportunities to spend time in Britain. They could also maintain closer connections with the royal family.
Internet Slams Meghan Markle Following Reports
After reports emerged that Meghan Markle had allegedly struggled to hire housekeepers at her California mansion, some online commenters criticized her and referenced the previous bullying allegations against her. “Meghan will always be what she is. A bully and I hope she continues to be named, shamed and exposed. Say no to bullies!” one person wrote. Another commenter said, “Who is surprised that ‘Reps for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not respond to Page Six’s requests for comment…’ yet Meg will clap back at the inane ~ but not at anything where accountability is required.”
More people criticized both Markle and Prince Harry. Some started linking the reports about housekeepers to the previous allegations against the couple. “Both of them are horrible bullies. So not surprised none of the maids would work with them,” one person said. Another commenter wrote, “Same Story Different Day! Is anyone surprised???? This woman is so full of herself! No one thinks she’s as grand as she believes she is.”
The reports sparked a broader conversation about the allegations that have been made about Meghan Markle and claims surrounding her treatment of staff. It also led to discussion about the importance of approaching serious accusations carefully. This is in addition to not accepting unverified claims as fact without reliable evidence.
