Meghan Markle's Latest Drama: Former Staffers Spill the Tea on Her "Queen of Mean" Behavior
The Meghan Markle drama train is back in motion, and this time it's speeding down the track with no sign of stopping. According to an explosive *Vanity Fair* exposé, Meghan has officially earned the title of "queen of mean." A former staffer who worked closely with Meghan on her podcast has spilled the details, and they’re far from flattering.
Working with the Duchess of Sussex has been compared to surviving a "mean girls" reboot, but with a more middle-aged twist. Five years after stepping away from royal duties, Meghan and Harry's professional lives are still in the spotlight, and sources reveal their workplace atmosphere was anything but calm and harmonious. Meghan is said to have been sweet and supportive at first, showering people with compliments and encouragement. But as soon as something didn’t go her way, she would flip the switch—turning cold, distant, and as one insider dramatically put it, "playing checkers," though not even at the chess level.
One unlucky staffer described their experience as "really, really, really awful" (yes, triple emphasis), accusing Meghan of being calculating and quick to throw anyone under the bus once they were no longer useful. "Hello, wolves," as one source put it. And if you thought this was just a one-off complaint, think again. Another insider shared that Meghan's energy could make someone feel like they were being yelled at—without her ever raising her voice. Apparently, it was a talent she possessed: giving off the energy of being yelled at, even if no words were shouted.
The fallout from this toxic environment was apparent, with one poor soul quitting just after three episodes of Meghan’s Spotify podcast and taking a leave of absence. Others also took extended breaks to recover from the constant scrutiny. Therapy for a podcast, anyone? It’s starting to sound like the set of *The Devil Wears Prada*—but live-action.
To survive the "Markle circus," some staffers reportedly had to sign NDAs, but the brave ones who spoke out to *Vanity Fair* are being hailed as heroes. Considering Meghan and Harry's reputation for lawsuits, it’s surprising that anyone would dare to spill the tea, but they did. Could 2025 be the year of *F-A-O* (for *Fallen and Overlooked*) for the Sussexes? It might just be time.
For years, Meghan has stirred up chaos—ranging from pushing Harry out of his friend circles to allegedly causing a college student to suffer an eye injury. Let’s not forget her contentious relationship with palace staff, either. Giving Meghan a royal platform only meant there were more people for her to target, it seems.
The *Vanity Fair* article also delivers some savage digs: Meghan isn’t "cunning," it suggests, she’s just cruel. The comparison to playing checkers while Harry’s stuck on *Snakes and Ladders* is biting, and Meghan’s "mean girl" days are clearly behind her, replaced by what’s described as a bitter, middle-aged bully phase—truly the makings of a villain story.
Back to the staffers: some of them were so affected by their interactions with Meghan that they needed therapy afterward. Imagine quitting your job—not just a single project, but your entire career—to escape the emotional fallout from Meghan's negativity. This speaks volumes about the kind of atmosphere she fostered.
And now, with this exposé gaining momentum, the world is left asking, where’s that infamous palace bullying report? Isn’t it time to release those receipts? The floodgates have opened, and the internet is ready to see where this story goes next. Meghan’s "grifter" era may be over, but it seems she’s not quite ready for chess—perhaps she should stick to checkers after all.
