Overview

• Katie Nicholl’s book, 'The New Royals,' details an alleged 2018 incident where Meghan Markle berated a caterer over a vegan dish at Windsor Castle.
• The late Queen Elizabeth reportedly intervened, telling Meghan, 'In this family we don’t speak to people like that.'
• The incident has reignited scrutiny of Meghan's treatment of royal staff, including previous allegations of bullying raised by former communications secretary Jason Knauf.
• Meghan Markle has consistently denied all claims of bullying, calling them a 'calculated smear campaign' and emphasizing her commitment to compassion and support for others.
• The controversy reflects ongoing tensions around Meghan’s leadership style, with some former staff defending her as respectful and supportive while others describe challenging working conditions.