Meghan Markle replies that she reportedly assaulted the royal assistants

Meghan Markle said in a spokeswoman that she was “saddened” by a Times of London article that claimed to have “humiliated” and “intimidated” staff.

The report is based on an indictment originally initiated in October 2018 by Jason Knauf, who at the time was working as communications secretary for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Knauf’s complaint, filed with royal household officials on behalf of anonymous employees, claims that Meghan “expelled two personal assistants from the household and undermines the trust of a third staff member,” according to the Times.

“The Duchess is saddened by this latest attack on her character, especially as someone who has been the target of aggression and is deeply committed to supporting those who have suffered pain and trauma,” a spokesman for the royal couple said in response to the request. HuffPost comments Tuesday.

“She is determined to continue her work, building compassion around the world, and will continue to strive to set an example to do what is right and to do what is right.”

The Times article also reports that on two occasions, in October and November 2018, the duchess wore earrings that had been sent as a wedding gift from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Crown Prince was responsible for the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in early October 2018, according to an assessment of information published by the US government last week.

The Times article quotes a spokesman for Meghan and Prince Harry as saying: “In a detailed legal rejection letter to The Times, I fully addressed these defamatory claims, including false accusations of using gifts lent to the Duchess by The Crown. ”

Next Sunday, the couple’s two-hour spring special with Oprah Winfrey is widely broadcast, which the spokesperson also referred to in his response to the Times.

“Let’s call it what it is – a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation,” the spokesman said, adding that they were “disappointed that this defamatory portrayal of the Duchess of Sussex had received credibility from the media.” .

According to the Times, the couple’s lawyers said the outlet “was used by Buckingham Palace to traffic in a completely false narrative.”

Buckingham Palace said in a statement shared with HuffPost on Wednesday that it was “very concerned about the allegations in The Times following allegations made by former staff of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex”.

“Consequently, our human resources team will analyze the circumstances presented in the article. Staff members involved at the time, including those who left the household, will be invited to attend to see if lessons can be learned, ”the statement said. “The Royal House has had a policy on dignity at work for several years and does not tolerate and will not tolerate aggression or harassment at work.”