Meghan Markle Reportedly ‘Angry’ Over Renewed Bullying Claims on Her 44th Birthday
As Meghan Markle celebrates her 44th birthday, old headlines have come back to haunt her—this time, with fresh claims about her past behavior as a royal.
According to reports, Meghan is said to be “angry” over being labeled “Duchess Difficult”—a nickname reportedly given to her by Palace insiders during her time in the Royal Family.
The nickname came from stories that Meghan was demanding, allegedly sending early morning emails (some as early as 5 a.m.) that staff found overwhelming. Several former royal aides claimed her management style made them cry, and some even resigned, citing stress and mistreatment.
However, Meghan has strongly denied all these accusations, calling them part of a “smear campaign” launched to damage her reputation.
The controversy dates back to 2021, just before Meghan and Harry’s explosive Oprah Winfrey interview aired. Royal correspondent Valentine Low, who originally broke the story, recently explained that the term “Duchess Difficult” was already circulating among staff and media back then. He also mentioned that Meghan was upset by these stories and actively tried to challenge them.
Since relocating to the U.S. in 2020, Meghan and Harry have gone through 25 staff changes, with six departures in just the last four months—including two top public relations executives. While turnover in celebrity teams isn’t unusual, it’s added more fuel to ongoing speculation about Meghan’s leadership style.
Takeaway:
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Meghan Markle’s 44th birthday has been clouded by the return of bullying allegations and discussions around her "Duchess Difficult" label.
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She continues to deny the accusations, calling them part of a targeted media campaign.
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The ongoing staff turnover in her U.S. team keeps the spotlight on her public image—especially among royal commentators and media.
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Whether fact or fiction, these stories show that Meghan still remains at the center of intense public and press attention, even years after stepping back from royal life.
