Jessica Mulroney Speaks Out About Meghan Markle

The BBC has reported that the bullying claim, which came to light in October of 2018 from within the Sussex's household, originated from a leaked email that claimed Markle's behavior made two staff members quit and another feel "undermined" in their confidence. The palace responded atypically, saying "Our HR team will look into the circumstances outlined in the article. Members of staff involved at the time, including those who have left the Household, will be invited to participate to see if lessons can be learned."

Countless celebrities have since come forward to voice their support for Meghan Markle, including Gabrielle Union, Serena Williams, and Patrick J. Adams. The Sussex's spokesperson, per InStyle, has called the bullying accusations part of a "calculated smear campaign." And her friends have similarly echoed those thoughts. Silver Tree, a film producer close to the Duchess, took to Twitter to poignantly share, "This is Meg. A real person — not a cover story. She is one of my very nearest and dearest. Like all her friends I love her madly. She is the friend who insists on always hearing the details of your life, your day, your kids life, your kids day, before hers. Always before hers."

Janina Gavankar, an actress and friend of Markle, shared, "I have known Meghan for 17 years. Here's what she is: kind, strong, open. Here's what she's not: 'a bully'. ANY of us who know her, feel the same thing from her broken silence: Relief. The truth shall set you free."