Published 14:25 IST, March 4th 2021

Buckingham Palace to investigate bullying allegations against Meghan Markle

Buckingham Palace on March 3 said that they would be launching a probe into the bullying allegation made by a former aide against Duchess of Sussex.

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Buckingham Palace on March 3 said that y would be launching a probe into bullying allegation made by a former aide against Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Royal aide has alleged that duchess drove out two personal assistants and left staff "humiliated". An article published in Times London newspaper said that an official complaint in this matter was made by Jason Knauf who worked as communications secretary to Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry at that time. 

Royal aides accuse Meghan

Jason Knauf is presently working for Prince William. After Times newspaper reported about allegation made by a former aide, palace said it was very concerned about allegations. Palace in a statement said that y would look into matter outlined in article. y would also speak to both present and former staff. In statement, palace said that y have a "dignity at work policy" in place for years and y would t 'tolerate bullying or harassment in workplace'. 

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In a statement to Town & Country, spokesperson for Duke and Duchess of Sussex categorically denied allegations and said that Meghan is “saddened” by latest attack on her character. spokesperson termed Duchess “particularly someone who has been target of bullying herself”.  bullying allegations against Duchess of Sussex are reported before her scheduled Oprah Winfrey interview. Former Suits actor Meghan Markle had married Prince Harry at Windsor Castle in May 2018. She gave birth to her son Archie in 2019. Last year, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry anunced that y were quitting royal duties and after that, y shifted to California. couple is w expecting a second baby.

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(Inputs from AP)

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14:25 IST, March 4th 2021