There is a possibility that Queen Elizabeth II‘s decision to keep the findings of the investigation into the claims that Meghan Markle had bullied her staff members sealed could be overturned and released to the public.
Her Majesty and other royal members of the British Monarchy, including Prince William and Prince Charles, could move to take that decision because of a recent confession or threat made by Meghan Markle.
In the past few weeks, Prince Harry‘s wife has dominated the media on at least three continents.
She caused passionate reactions in the US, the UK, and South Africa thanks to her interview with The Cut and the two episodes of her Archetypes podcast.
Markle spoke about recently discovering diaries she kept at Frogmore Cottage while she attended Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee.
She said: “You go back, and you open drawers, and you’re like, Oh my gosh. This is what I was writing in my journal there. And here’s all my socks from this time?”
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, also confirmed that she did not sign an NDA or non-disclosure agreement that prevents her from talking about her negative experiences as a working member of the British royal family.
She confessed: “It’s interesting; I’ve never had to sign anything that restricts me from talking…I can talk about my whole experience and make a choice not to.”
The revelations made by the former actress have rattled a few people in high places within The Palace walls.
Hence the threat of possibly annulling the confidentiality policies signed by the aides and staff members who accused Markle of bullying them and letting them talk to the media about their experiences.
According to The Telegraph, under whistleblowing rules, the aides can do what Markle is doing — use their voices to share their stories.
The media outlet explained: “In contrast, those who worked for the Sussexes are known to have had to sign up to confidentiality clauses governing what they can say about their professional lives. Aides are asked to agree to confidentiality policies, promising to preserve the privacy of the Royal family and institution both while they are there and after they leave. Most also choose a path of discretion out of loyalty to the members of the Royal family they serve, with negative revelations from ex-staff very rare.”
It added: “Those said to have been victims of bullying by the Duchess – allegations she denies – have never gone on the record to talk about their experiences, with those who witnessed many of the now-famous incidents mentioned in the press also keeping quiet.”
It concluded by: “But, The Telegraph has learned, those policies can be overruled for a good reason, in line with employment law about whistleblowing. UK law states that whistleblowers must act in the public interest, but are protected while raising concerns about significant incidents occurring in the past.”
Many have said that the institution is trying to silence Markle; others say it has the right to protect itself and its reputation.
