The saga surrounding Meghan Markle unravels as she allegedly gets dropped by her agency and now former communications advisor Jason Knauf resurfaces to share his perspective.
‘I wouldn’t change anything about what I said about Meghan Markle’
In a recent interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Knauf reaffirmed his 2018 claims that the Duchess of Sussex had mistreated her staff. Instead of retracting his statements, he stands by them firmly – displaying unwavering confidence.
‘I wouldn’t change anything,’ asserted Knauf, mentioning the importance of experiencing public scrutiny firsthand, especially for someone who assists others in dealing with it.
Ironically, Knauf makes a valid point. In the realm of royalty – or any profession for that matter – one encounters challenges along with the privileges. And Knauf perceives it in a similar light.
Reflecting on 2018, Knauf had asserted in email exchanges with palace staff that Meghan had bullied two assistants to the point where they left their roles. These allegations surfaced publicly in March 2021, shortly before Meghan and Harry’s impactful discussion with Oprah Winfrey.
According to Knauf’s emails, the duchess was described as incessantly targeting individuals and her conduct was deemed ‘unacceptable’. There were staff members who felt compelled to call in sick after interactions with Meghan, while others admitted to feeling fearful.
Despite Meghan’s consistent denial of these allegations, Knauf remains steadfast. The accusations were further supported by multiple staff members who likened her to a character from ‘Mean Girls’ and described her as a ‘tyrant within the royal household‘.
Nevertheless, Jason Knauf remains optimistic about his time working with Meghan and Harry. ‘We’ve shared many wonderful moments,’ he expressed, extending his best wishes to the couple and their lovely family.
Jason Knauf’s strong bond with Prince William
Jason Knauf also recounted a private conversation with Prince William following Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis last year. Knauf described it as a harrowing experience, stating, ‘It’s the most distressing thing I’ve ever seen him endure. Incredibly intense. Imagine finding out that both your wife and father have cancer within a few weeks if you’re Prince William. I was in disbelief.’
You can view the complete interview with Jason Knauf below:
