There are three articles out today. One from Hollywood Reporter, one from US Weekly countering it, and one from the daily beast, comparing the two.
The post below summarizes the Hollywood Reporter Article. The others are summarized here:
1. High Turnover at Archewell
The article opens by highlighting the frequent turnover in Harry and Meghan’s staff, referring to it as a revolving door of employees. Josh Kettler, who resigned after just three months as the couple’s chief of staff, is the latest in a series of high-profile departures. The piece notes that Kettler joins the growing ranks of former employees, now dubbed the “Sussex Survivors Club,” which includes notable figures like Toya Holness, Christine Weil Schirmer, Samantha Cohen, and others who have exited from various roles in Harry and Meghan’s team.
2. Sussex Survivors Club
The article lists a number of high-profile staff members who have left, including former Archewell heads like Catherine St-Laurent, COO Mandana Dayani, and content chief Ben Browning. These exits have sparked curiosity and speculation about why so many employees leave after relatively short stints. Sources close to the couple suggest that Meghan’s difficult management style is a significant factor, with many of these former employees struggling to cope with her demanding leadership.
3. Fear of Meghan
According to insider sources, Meghan’s management style has left employees feeling “terrified” of her. These sources describe her as belittling, difficult to work with, and a poor decision-maker who frequently changes her mind. While Harry is portrayed as a charming figure, he is also seen as enabling Meghan’s behavior. Some former employees recount that Meghan’s intensity led to emotional distress, with claims of staff being reduced to tears and nicknaming her “Duchess Difficult.”
4. The Buckingham Palace Bullying Investigation
The article revisits the 2018 bullying allegations against Meghan at Buckingham Palace, which prompted an internal investigation. Though the findings of this inquiry were never publicly released, Meghan denounced it as a smear campaign. These allegations of mistreatment followed Meghan after her transition to the U.S., with American staff members also echoing concerns about her penchant for angry outbursts and early-morning emails.
5. A “Dictator in High Heels”
The portrayal of Meghan as a “dictator in high heels” emerges from reports of her harsh demeanor, noisy tantrums, and demanding nature. Some staff recount watching her bark orders and march around in anger, while others claim she reduced grown men to tears. This harsh image is contrasted with Meghan’s public efforts to cultivate a softer, more compassionate persona, leading to a disconnect between her public and private images.
6. Meghan’s Shift Toward Gratitude
Despite the negative reports, the article acknowledges Meghan’s efforts to reshape her image. In recent years, she has embraced the teachings of self-help author Brené Brown, who advocates for gratitude and joy. Meghan has publicly discussed her focus on gratitude, most recently while touring Colombia with Harry, where she spoke about entering a “chapter of joy” in her life. This change in attitude is part of her broader effort to cultivate a more positive, kind-hearted public image.
7. Meghan’s Self-Reflection
The article concludes by touching on Meghan’s self-awareness regarding her professional challenges. In an episode of her Archetypes podcast, Meghan reflected on the difficulties of asserting herself in the workplace, acknowledging that she has struggled with being seen as “difficult” when simply setting boundaries. She emphasized that being clear about one’s needs does not equate to being demanding or difficult, framing her assertiveness as part of her personal growth.
In this article, The Hollywood Reporter juxtaposes Meghan’s public persona of positivity and gratitude with insider accounts of a tough and often uncompromising leader. But kindness without boundaries is not healthy.
Meghan seems like a tough boss with kindness. She would not compromise on her values and her well being. I see nothing wrong with that.
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