Meghan Markle's friends, colleagues accuse Buckingham Palace of racism, bullying

Those who personally knew Meghan Markle over the years can vouch that she is not a bully but a kind-hearted, compassionate, and protective woman.

Friends and colleagues have expressed their support for Meghan Markle amid recent allegations that she bullied royal aides during her time in Kensington Palace. Others also accused Buckingham Palace of being racist and for perpetrating bullying.

Friends from school, the entertainment industry, and former colleagues of the Duchess of Sussex took to social media to share their disbelief at the bullying accusations against her. Lindsay Jill Roth, who went to Northwestern University with the duchess, shared a couple of Instagram photos and a lengthy dedication describing the good qualities her friend possesses.

"Meg's M.O. has always been kindness; goodwill runs in her bones. I know this to be true after 22 years of very close friendship. I have seen firsthand how she treats her friends and their families, and her colleagues," she wrote adding, "She's funny. Like, laugh out loud funny. And smart. She's more than just a cover story."

❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/AQbOiTmWKE
— Hannah (@queen_meghan14) March 4, 2021

Actress Janina Gavankar, who has known Meghan for 17 years, described her as "kind, strong, open" person who is "not a bully."

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.
— janina gavankar (@Janina) March 4, 2021

Meanwhile, "Suits" writer Angela Harvey and executive producer Jon Cowan vouched that Meghan Markle is not what the British press paints her to be. She is not a bully but someone who is LOVED by people around her.

"I worked on a set in Toronto when Meghan was on Suits. The ADs, PAs, and other crew on my show who had also worked with her loved her. LOVED. Set dynamics being what they are... I do not believe this bullying narrative for a microsecond," Harvey tweeted.

I worked on a set in Toronto when Meghan was on Suits. The ADs, PAs, and other crew on my show who had also worked with her loved her. LOVED. Set dynamics being what they are... I do not believe this bullying narrative for a microsecond. https://t.co/451hrQB94r
— angela harvey (@nationsfilm) March 3, 2021

It’s also possible the Duchess of Sussex is a good person thrust into an unimaginable world. Having spent 3 years working with her in her pre-Duchess days, I saw a warm, kind, caring person. I know nothing of her current situation but she gets the benefit of the doubt in my book. https://t.co/7JD3ig6tws
— Jon Cowan (@JonCowan2015) March 3, 2021

The support for the Duchess of Sussex does not end there. British actress and radio presenter Jameela Jamil shared a series of complaints against Buckingham Palace. In her first tweet, she questioned why the palace did not take action when the bullying complaints were made in 2018. She also accused "The Firm" of trying to cover up something before Meghan and Prince Harry's explosive Oprah Winfrey interview on March 7.

So lemme just get this straight. The palace were fine with all of Meghan’s “bullying” for years and years until a few days before they fear she may out them publicly. Seems like a legit claim. Maybe Andrew didn’t go to Pedo island with Epstein, maybe it was MEGHAN DRESSED AS HIM!
— Jameela Jamil ? (@jameelajamil) March 4, 2021

IF THIS IS WHAT THE ROYAL FAMILY IS COMFORTABLE DOING TO A HEAVILY PREGNANT WOMAN PUBLICLY.... can we even IMAGINE what they put her through privately? They seem terrified. Her interview hasn’t even aired yet. What are they covering up? The stench of their desperation is rotten.
— Jameela Jamil ? (@jameelajamil) March 4, 2021

Every strong woman. https://t.co/4PbAe7k3UT
— Jameela Jamil ? (@jameelajamil) March 5, 2021

Others smell racism coming from Buckingham Palace and the British press on their treatment of Meghan Markle.

Because she is women of colour , feminist, independent and fearless. That what piss off men specially white. Plus UK press is the worst .
— Agnes Szalkowska ?️‍? ⚡️ (@AgnesSzalkowska) March 4, 2021

Buckingham Palace said they will investigate claims of bullying by Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex, on the other hand, feels "saddened" by the latest attacks on her character. She denied being a bully as she is a victim of bullying herself.