Duchess Warned Amid Staff Allegations and Trademark Issues
As the deadline for Meghan Markle’s upcoming lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, approaches, the Duchess of Sussex is facing fresh controversy. Set to unveil her brand by the end of the year, Meghan has been hit with new allegations of mistreating staff, with multiple outlets reporting harsh criticism from former employees.
The Hollywood Reporter and The Daily Beast cited staff from Archewell describing Meghan as “Duchess Difficult” and a “demon,” with accusations of “psycho moments” while working for her. Royal expert Hugo Vickers was unsurprised by these claims, recalling a past incident when Queen Elizabeth reportedly reprimanded Meghan for being "very rude" to a gardener at Windsor.
Vickers stressed the importance of treating employees with respect, warning that disrespectful behaviour could alienate those working for her. Meanwhile, Meghan is also dealing with a trademark issue related to her brand, with a looming deadline threatening the success of her business launch if unresolved. Failure to address the issue in time could result in her application being abandoned.
