Prince Harry reportedly 'hurt' by Meghan Markle rumors despite successful week

Prince Harry is reportedly "hurt" by recent allegations against Meghan Markle concerning her behavior towards staff, according to a royal expert. 

The Hollywood Reporter recently published a damning article branding the Duchess of Sussex as "Duchess Difficult," with claims that staff were "terrified" of her and subject to "belittling" treatment.

However, Mandana Dayani, the former COO of Archwell, has come to the couple's defense, describing the Duke and Duchess as "kind, decent, caring people" and calling the allegations a "profound injustice."

Speaking on The Royals - with Roya and Kate podcast, royal editor Kate Mansey shared that these renewed accusations would be particularly painful for Harry, especially after what has been described as a "good week" during his solo trip to New York. 

Mansey said, "This is his thing, and the idea that this is coming up again—essentially an old story they had hoped to put to bed—will be deeply upsetting."

Harry is set to appear at the WellChild Awards in London, but the resurfacing of this story is likely to cast a shadow over what should have been a positive moment for him.

Recent resurfacing of allegations portraying Meghan in a negative light could not come at a worse time for the Duchess, according to a royal expert. 

As Meghan is reportedly focusing on building her brand and secret projects, including a potential lifestyle venture and a major Netflix show set to launch next year, the renewed claims from The Hollywood Reporter could pose a serious challenge to her carefully crafted public image.

The article, which paints Meghan as "Duchess Difficult" and accuses her of mistreating staff, sharply contrasts with the persona she is aiming to cultivate as a "wholesome mother" and creative individual living a glamorous life in Montecito.