'It's a cultural difference': Royal expert explains reason that could be behind Meghan Markle bullying claims - 'English people take being polite for granted!'

'It's a cultural difference': Royal expert explains reason that could be behind Meghan Markle bullying claims - 'English people take being polite for granted!'

'Witnesses were shaking with fear' claims royal expert after Meghan Markle BULLYING claims

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Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 25/04/2024

- 11:15

The Duchess of Sussex has previously been accused of bullying staff members during her time as a working royal

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A royal expert has revealed that it may be a "cultural difference" that led to the Meghan Markle bullying claims.

The duchess has previously been accused of bullying staff members during her time as a working royal before she and her husband stepped down from their positions.


Meghan and Prince Harry have both previously denied all claims and a spokesperson labelled it "an attack on her character."

Former royal reporter for the BBC, Michael Cole told GB News that the claims could be due to the differences between the American and English people.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle faced bullying accusations

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He explained: "Do you know what I think it is? It's a cultural difference in this country.

"We tend to say, if we're talking to the waiter or somebody serving us in the shop, may I have or could I possibly have something?

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"In America, they say can I get a cheeseburger? It's so very different."

"That is absolutely accentuated in Hollywood where people are given orders, particularly if you're the sixth person on the call sheet in a show called Suits."

He added: "There's none of the civility, none of the politeness, none of the things that we take for granted in this country or certainly used to.

"When you have to struggle to the top in Hollywood, you can bet your life you've had to tread on a few fingers on the way there. That has been accentuated by, I think, a lack of understanding."

Patrick Christys, Michael Cole

Michael Cole put it down to "cultural differences"

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In 2021, Buckingham Palace asked an external firm of solicitors to review claims made by Meghan's staff that she was a bully after the allegations were first reported in The Times in 2020.

Cole revealed that these documents could be an "unexploded bomb" for the Royal Family.

He said: "In Buckingham Palace, there is a big safe. And inside that safe is the equivalent of an unexploded bomb.

"That is the report that was drafted by the lawyer who was asked by Buckingham Palace to look into these allegations of bullying, which allegedly took place after Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family in 2017."

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle has denied the claims in the past

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At the time of the allegations, Meghan's spokesperson said: “The duchess is saddened by this latest attack on her character.

"Particularly as someone who has been the target of bullying herself and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma.

“She is determined to continue her work building compassion around the world and will keep striving to set an example for doing what is right and doing what is good.”

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