Buckingham Palace was reportedly on edge as shocking allegations emerged involving Prince Andrew and Meghan Markle. The Duchess faced accusations of mistreating staff during her time at Kensington Palace as a working royal, although she strongly refuted these claims. Despite some reports suggesting Meghan’s challenging behavior, others came forward to defend her exceptional care for employees.
An internal investigation at the palace into the bullying allegations against Meghan was rumored to have taken place, but the findings were never made public. A new biography by Andrew Lownie shed light on the issue, implicating Prince Andrew in mistreating royal staff over the years. The book suggested that the decision to keep the investigation results private was to shield Prince Andrew from scrutiny.
According to Lownie, Buckingham Palace anticipated potential complaints about Prince Andrew’s alleged bullying behavior and unreasonable demands. Past incidents included staff members being reprimanded for minor reasons, such as Andrew disliking a facial feature or attire choice. Former royal aides described Prince Andrew as rude and difficult to work with, contrasting sharply with the respectful treatment of staff by other royals.
One former equerry recounted instances of Andrew’s harsh demeanor, including berating staff members with expletives and displaying a demanding attitude. The equerry noted that Prince Andrew’s behavior stood in stark contrast to the more respectful and considerate treatment of staff by other members of the royal family.