Meghan Markle receives support from a former colleague after allegations of bullying came to light.
A few days before the premiere of Harry’s interview with Markle and Prince with Oprah Winfrey, the Duchess of Sussex, 39, was hit by allegations of bullying during her work as royal at Kensington Palace.
The news of the duchess’s alleged abuse of palace staff – allegations strongly refuting Markle’s team – caused a storm on social media.
In a tweet that has now been removed, one Twitter user wrote: “You know, it’s completely within the possibility that ALL residents of Buckingham / Kensington Palace AND the Duchess of Sussex are terrible people. We live in a world that no longer exists. limited by mere binary oppositions, “according to E! News.
Jon Cowan – a former writer and executive producer for the USA Network series, ‘Suits’, in which Markle played from 2011 to 2018, quickly jumped to his former collaborator’s defense following the critical tweet.
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“It is also possible that the Duchess of Sussex is a good person who is driven into an unimaginable world,” Cowan retorted. ‘After working with her for three years in her days before the Duchess, I saw a warm, friendly, caring person. I do not know anything about her current situation, but she gets the benefit of the doubt in my book. ‘
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Markle’s girlfriend, actress Janina Gavankar, also expressed her support for the Duchess. “I have known Meghan for 17 years. This is what she is: friendly, strong, open,” Gavankar said posted on Twitter on Thursday.
Meghan Markle is being defended by her former colleague, a ‘Suits’ writer, following bullying allegations.
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‘This is what she’s not:’ a bully ‘. ANY of us who know her feel the same way about her broken silence: relief. The truth will set you free, “Gavankar said.
On Tuesday, the Times in the UK claimed that Markle was facing a bullying complaint made by one of her close advisers.
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According to The Times, the complaint was first filed in October 2018 by Jason Knauf, Harry and Markle’s former communications secretary. According to the complaint, the former American actress expelled two personal assistants from the household and undermined the trust of a third staff member.
The office reported that Knauf had filed the complaint in an attempt to protect palace staff who were allegedly being bullied by Markle. Some claimed that they were even reduced to tears.
A source alleges that Harry, 36, pleaded with Knauf not to pursue the charge. However, lawyers for the couple deny that the meeting took place or that Harry interfered in any personnel matters.
Markle’s team refuted the claims.
A spokeswoman for Meghan Markle has denied allegations that the Duchess of Sussex bullied staff during her time at Kensington Palace.
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“The Duchess is saddened by this latest attack on her character, especially as someone who was the target of bullying herself and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma,” a spokesman for the Duke and Duchess said. of Sussex said in a statement sent to Fox News on Wednesday.
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“She is determined to continue to develop compassion around the world and will continue to set an example in doing what is right and doing what is right,” the statement said.
Fox News’ Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report