Prince Harry and Meghan Markle facing major dilemma as key date looms

Last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held their Archewell Foundation's first in-person event in New York.

The event aimed to provide a platform for parents navigating mental health challenges in today's digital age.

However, this year's global milestone, which takes place on October 10, will highlight "mental health in the workplace."

It comes after allegations of clashes between Meghan and her staff, with some giving the 43-year-old the moniker of "Duchess Difficult" and accusing her of being a "demon boss."

Insiders denied these allegations and confirmed with several current staffers to GB News that nickname has never been used.

One source told Express: "Let's just say the timing of the 'demon' boss article about Meghan hasn't come at a very good time...World Mental Health Day this year is to help shine a light on mental health in the workplace so it's a very tricky one for the Sussexes to navigate.

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"It's a scenario where they will be damned if they do and damned if they don't...They obviously advocate for mental health awareness so the day will be marked in some way but not like it has been in previous years with a big event."

It comes after a source had told Hollywood Reporter: "Everyone’s terrified of Meghan...She belittles people, she doesn’t take advice. They’re both poor decision-makers, they change their minds frequently. Harry is a very, very charming person, no airs at all, but he’s very much an enabler. And she’s just terrible."

However former Archwell COO Mandana Dayani called out the "profound injustice" and described the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as "kind, decent, caring people."

She told Us Weekly: "Part of the profound injustice of having to speak publicly on this in light of these endless and damaging narratives is that so much of the kindness, mentorship, and support that Prince Harry and Meghan share with others happens quietly behind closed doors."

"Throughout every global crisis, their first question was always: ‘How can we help?’ Whether they were veterans, women, refugees, animals in harm, they both showed up. Never asking for anything in return."

The Duke of Sussex has called on global leaders to “create a platform for young voices” on a solo trip to Johannesburg.

Harry made the journey to South Africa to represent Sentebale, a youth HIV charity he co-founded, following a trip to the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho.

In Johannesburg, Harry took part in a reception and panel discussion with stakeholders, business leaders and strategic partners focused on empowering young people and “closing the digital divide”.