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Meghan Markle sparks debate as ex-employee makes explosive claim

Meghan Markle faces new claims after viral Australia video resurfaces tensions

Published April 24, 2026
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Meghan Markle sparks debate as ex-employee makes explosive claim
Meghan Markle sparks debate as ex-employee makes explosive claim

Meghan Markle has been at the centre of fresh criticism after a former member of her staff claimed that a viral video from her recent Australia visit triggered “PTSD.”

The clip, shared on social media, shows the Duchess of Sussex alongside Prince Harry during an engagement, where she appears to give a sharp look toward the Duke’s chief of staff Sarah Fosmo after she briefly touches him.

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Speaking on The Royalist podcast, royal commentator Tom Sykes said former staffers reacted strongly to the footage.

He noted that one allegedly said it brought back “traumatic” experiences from their employment.

“Another former employee told me, ‘It gives me PTSD,’” said Skyes. “This is what they said after watching the clip: ‘It’s classic Meghan... smiling to the public on one side of her face and glowering at you on the secret side where she thinks she is unobserved.’”

“The woman treats anyone she has power over as totally disposable. You are just treated like a tradesman who is there to fix the toilet,” he added. 

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