All hell broke loose when Meghan Markle‘s lawyer stepped in to refute negative stories about the Duchess during a controversial BBC documentary.
The BBC faced backlash for allegedly giving credence to exaggerated and baseless claims about the royal family in a recent broadcast featuring an interview with Meghan Markle’s legal representative.
In a united front, the royal households of the Queen, Charles, and William issued a stern statement to the BBC prior to the documentary’s airing, emphasizing the importance of a responsible and transparent press in upholding a healthy democracy.
They expressed disappointment at the dissemination of unverified claims from undisclosed sources, urging against granting them unwarranted legitimacy.
Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, and Clarence House jointly criticized the BBC for choosing to air allegations surrounding Harry and Meghan’s departure from Britain.
The program’s presenter, BBC media editor Amol Rajan, disclosed that Meghan’s lawyer, Jenny Afia, had spoken with the Duchess’s consent during the documentary.
In a rare on-camera appearance, Jenny Afia refuted bullying accusations against Meghan Markle, asserting that the claims were unfounded and rejecting the portrayal of the former actress as difficult to work with.
The documentary also delved into the controversy surrounding Meghan’s alleged clash with royal aides over her choice of tiara for her wedding to Prince Harry.
Former journalist Dan Woodden shed light on the TiaraGate saga, detailing a reported dispute between Meghan and royal staff over her preferred emerald tiara, which was allegedly vetoed by the Queen.
Woodden also addressed allegations of bullying by Meghan towards her staff, denying the claims and highlighting ongoing palace investigations into the matter.
The documentary featured insights from royal commentator Camilla Tomminy, who described the upheaval triggered by Meghan’s relationship with Prince Harry.
Tomminy highlighted the intense scrutiny faced by the couple, emphasizing Harry’s complex relationship with the media and alluding to tensions within the royal circles.
Journalist Omid Scobie, co-author of the contentious biography “Finding Freedom” about the Sussexes, suggested that negative stories about Meghan were strategically leaked to undermine her.
He hinted at internal sources within the royal households orchestrating smear campaigns against the Duchess.
Jenny Afia, representing Meghan Markle, adamantly refuted claims of the Duchess being challenging to work with, labeling such narratives as false.
The BBC, despite providing a written memo outlining the documentary’s content, declined to share advance copies of the two-part series titled “The Princes and the Press,” hosted by Amol Rajan.
The first episode of the documentary explored the strained relationship between the royal brothers following Harry’s departure from royal duties.
It featured conflicting accounts of negative briefings against the Sussexes, allegations of royal staff bullying, and revelations about past controversies involving the royal family.
As the public awaits the second installment of the documentary, the revelations and disputes presented in the BBC program continue to fuel discussions about the dynamics within the royal family and the media’s portrayal of Harry, Meghan, and their tumultuous journey.
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