NEW DELHI: Meghan Markle‘s former aide, Samantha Cohen, has publicly acknowledged her involvement in the investigation of bullying claims made against the Duchess of Sussex. Cohen, a seasoned Buckingham Palace staffer who served the royal household for nearly two decades before her departure in 2019, was one of the ten individuals interviewed regarding the allegations.
In a recent interview with the Herald Sun, Cohen disclosed her extended tenure with Prince Harry and Meghan, intended to be only six months but extended to eighteen due to challenges in finding a suitable replacement. She detailed her efforts to train new aides, including taking a replacement on an African tour with the Duke and Duchess, only for that replacement to resign during the trip, a Fox News report said.
The investigation by Buckingham Palace began in March 2021 following reports that Meghan had caused the departure of two personal assistants and had allegedly humiliated staff multiple times at Kensington Palace. These allegations surfaced just days before Meghan and Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which added to the controversy surrounding the royal couple.
Despite the serious nature of the accusations, Buckingham Palace has kept the details of their investigation confidential to protect the participants’ privacy. Following the review, palace officials noted that human resources policies were updated, though specifics were not disclosed.
Representatives for Meghan Markle have consistently denied the bullying claims, describing them as “the latest attack on her character.” As of now, there has been no direct response from Markle’s team regarding Cohen’s recent statements.
In response to the bullying allegations made against Meghan Markle, Buckingham Palace took several steps to address the situation:
Investigation initiation: Buckingham Palace launched a formal investigation in March 2021 after reports surfaced alleging that Meghan had driven out two personal assistants and had humiliated other staff members during her time at Kensington Palace.
Interviewing staff: The investigation involved questioning several staff members who had worked closely with the Duchess, including Samantha Cohen, a former aide to Meghan and Harry. Cohen was among ten staff members interviewed to gather insights on the alleged incidents.
Confidentiality of the investigation: The details of the investigation were kept confidential to protect the privacy of those involved. The palace emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of the process for the participants.
Human resources policy update: Following the investigation, Buckingham Palace announced that it had updated its human resources policies. However, the specific changes made to the policies were not publicly disclosed.
(With inputs from agencies)
In a recent interview with the Herald Sun, Cohen disclosed her extended tenure with Prince Harry and Meghan, intended to be only six months but extended to eighteen due to challenges in finding a suitable replacement. She detailed her efforts to train new aides, including taking a replacement on an African tour with the Duke and Duchess, only for that replacement to resign during the trip, a Fox News report said.
The investigation by Buckingham Palace began in March 2021 following reports that Meghan had caused the departure of two personal assistants and had allegedly humiliated staff multiple times at Kensington Palace. These allegations surfaced just days before Meghan and Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which added to the controversy surrounding the royal couple.
Despite the serious nature of the accusations, Buckingham Palace has kept the details of their investigation confidential to protect the participants’ privacy. Following the review, palace officials noted that human resources policies were updated, though specifics were not disclosed.
Representatives for Meghan Markle have consistently denied the bullying claims, describing them as “the latest attack on her character.” As of now, there has been no direct response from Markle’s team regarding Cohen’s recent statements.
In response to the bullying allegations made against Meghan Markle, Buckingham Palace took several steps to address the situation:
Investigation initiation: Buckingham Palace launched a formal investigation in March 2021 after reports surfaced alleging that Meghan had driven out two personal assistants and had humiliated other staff members during her time at Kensington Palace.
Interviewing staff: The investigation involved questioning several staff members who had worked closely with the Duchess, including Samantha Cohen, a former aide to Meghan and Harry. Cohen was among ten staff members interviewed to gather insights on the alleged incidents.
Confidentiality of the investigation: The details of the investigation were kept confidential to protect the privacy of those involved. The palace emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of the process for the participants.
Human resources policy update: Following the investigation, Buckingham Palace announced that it had updated its human resources policies. However, the specific changes made to the policies were not publicly disclosed.
(With inputs from agencies)