Buckingham Palace was reportedly on alert for potential revelations involving Prince Andrew following disturbing claims linked to Meghan Markle. Allegations surfaced that Meghan had mistreated staff members at Kensington Palace while serving as a working royal. Despite vehemently denying these accusations, ongoing rumors about Meghan being a challenging boss persisted after her move to California, with some employees describing difficulties in their interactions with her.
Nevertheless, there were individuals who publicly defended Meghan, highlighting her exceptional care for her staff beyond regular expectations. Reports indicated that a palace inquiry had been conducted into the bullying allegations against Meghan, but the outcomes were never disclosed. A royal author suggested that the decision to keep the findings private was motivated by a desire to shield Prince Andrew.
These explosive revelations emerged from a new biography by Andrew Lownie focusing on the controversial behavior of the King’s brother and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson. The book, titled ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,’ alleged a history of mistreatment of royal staff by Andrew and hinted at parallels with the Meghan Markle inquiry. Lownie’s work suggested that the withheld report on Markle’s case could also implicate the conduct of the Queen’s second son.
According to Lownie, the palace braced for potential complaints regarding Andrew’s bullying tendencies, use of profanity, and unreasonable demands following the scrutiny on Meghan. Accounts from former aides detailed instances where Andrew berated staff members, causing distress and reassignments over trivial matters. Testimonies described Andrew as rude and demanding, with one incident involving him verbally attacking a staff member for a perceived error in addressing the Queen Mother.
An ex-equerry for the Queen Mother reflected on his negative encounters with Andrew, portraying him as authoritarian and lacking in amiability compared to other royals. The ex-equerry recalled Andrew’s commanding tone and impatience with staff, contrasting it with the more respectful treatment from Charles and other members of the royal family.