Some of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s former assistants are apparently preparing to work with Buckingham Palace in the investigation into allegations against the Duchess of Sussex.
According to The mirror, at least ten royal assistants stand in line to participate if their identities are kept confidential.
The palace announced on Wednesday that it would investigate Markle’s alleged behavior while she was still a royal job at Kensington Palace.
“We are clearly very concerned about the allegations in The Times following allegations by former staff of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” the statement, which was confirmed by Fox News on Wednesday.
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“Consequently, our HR team will look into the circumstances set out in the article,” the statement continued. “People who were involved at the time, including those who left the household, will be invited to participate to see if lessons can be learned.”
“The Royal Household has established a policy of dignity at work for a number of years and will not tolerate bullying or harassment in the workplace,” the statement said.
A report by The Times in the UK alleges that the Duchess of Sussex came to Kensington Palace during her time as a working royal for allegations of bullying.
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On Tuesday, The Times in the UK claimed that Markle was facing a bullying complaint by one of her close advisers. However, the 39-year-old team strongly refuted the claims.
“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 and again on Thursday regarding the Mirror report.
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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.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently live in California with their son Archie. They are expecting a second child.
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According to The Times, the complaint was first filed in October 2018 by Jason Knauf, the couple’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.
A Sussex spokeswoman reiterated the allegations made by The Times.
“Let’s just call it what it is – a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and damaging misinformation,” the spokesman said.
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“We are disappointed to see that this slanderous portrayal of the Duchess of Sussex is being given credibility by a media agency,” the spokesman continued. “It is no coincidence that distorted accusations of a few years aimed at undermining The Duchess are presented to the British media shortly before she and The Duke have to speak openly and honestly about their experience of recent years.”
The allegation comes days before Markle’s television show with Oprah Winfrey airs with her husband on Sunday.
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Last week, CBS announced that Harry and Markle will speak to Winfrey. This is the couple’s first major television interview since the termination of royal duties and relocation to the US
The show, titled “Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special,” airs March 7.
A Buckingham Palace representative did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
Fox News’ Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.