In Valentine Low’s 2022 book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, more disturbing allegations surfaced. According to one ex-aide, Meghan and Harry would scream at staff. “Every 10 minutes I had to go outside to be screamed at by her and Harry… It went on for a couple of hours,” one source recounted. The book claimed that young staff members felt “broken” by the couple’s behavior.
Harry’s Perspective in His Memoir “Spare”
In his memoir Spare, Harry offered his take on the allegations, blaming internal competition and lack of support within the institution. “Rivalry, jealousy, and competing agendas poisoned the atmosphere,” he wrote. He also cited an overwhelming workload and insufficient resources, adding that the environment was already under constant pressure from the media.
Samantha Cohen Breaks Her Silence
In June 2024, Samantha Cohen, who served as Queen Elizabeth II’s press secretary and had worked closely with Harry and Meghan, spoke to The Herald Sun about her experience.
She described the difficulty in retaining staff, noting that she had agreed to stay for six months but ended up working 18 because no replacement could be found. Even after a new aide was finally hired and taken on tour with the couple, they quit during the trip.
Cohen’s experience was also included in Low’s book, where it was revealed she had described working for the Sussexes as being “like working for a couple of teenagers.” The book continued: “They were impossible and pushed her to the limit. She was miserable. She was constantly having to battle on Harry and Meghan’s behalf, while taking all this abuse from them.”
Conclusion
Since stepping away from their royal roles, Harry and Meghan have relocated to the United States, where they live with their children and Meghan’s mother.
Despite leaving behind their official duties, the couple remains in the public eye through charitable events and their Archewell Foundation. However, the shadow of past controversies continues to follow them, reignited most recently by voices from inside the palace who are now willing to speak out.
