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Buckingham palace reportedly hires external law firm to look into Meghan Markle bullying claims

Britain Meghan and Harry
Posted at 10:06 AM, Mar 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-15 13:06:55-04

Buckingham Palace has reportedly hired an external law firm to look into bullying claims made against Meghan Markle by royal staffers.

In a statement to CNN, a palace spokesman said that they are committed to looking "into the circumstances around allegations from former staff of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is being taken forward but they will not be providing a public commentary on it."

According to The Sunday Times, Prince Harry and Meghan have asked the Palace if they can participate in the inquiry, which will take place in-house.

People reported that Markle denied the allegations.

A spokesperson for the Sussexes previously dismissed bullying accusations reported by the times as “defamatory,” People said.