Samantha Cohen, former assistant to Meghan Markle when she lived at Kensington Palace, has confirmed that she was one of ten people interviewed as part of an investigation carried out by Buckingham Palace. In 2021, the Times revealed that Prince Harry's wife was accused of harassment by staff.
Three years later, his former assistant confirmed having been questioned. This is the first time she has broken the silence on the subject. In March 2021, just days before Oprah Winfrey's explosive interview, the New York Times revealed complaints had been filed against the Duchess of Sussex. She was allegedly responsible for a hostile and toxic work environment while residing at the Palace. If Samantha Cohen did not wish to say more, she nevertheless mentioned the turnover that existed within the staff. It is also reported that she sometimes made staff members cry. Allegations that the former duchess has always denied. The couple's communications assistant at the time, Jason Knauf, also reported inappropriate behavior on the part of the Duchess in October 2018.