Meghan Markle is said to be furious over the actions of James Holt, a prominent member of the Sussex team, who has allegedly expressed secret support for Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
Holt, the executive director of the Archwell Foundation, has recently raised eyebrows with his LinkedIn activity.
Previously serving as the UK spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Holt was seen hosting an emotionally charged group discussion in the couple’s Invictus Netflix documentary.
However, since taking on his current role at the Archwell Foundation in March 2021, Holt’s actions have come under scrutiny.
Concerns have been raised about Holt’s actions as he is believed to have followed the Prince and Princess of Wales on social media while seemingly distancing himself from Meghan and Harry.
It has been reported that Holt revealed the Sussexes only devote about one hour per week to their charitable work, despite the establishment of their non-profit organization, Archwell.
The foundation’s tax returns, made public by Holt, indicated that Harry and Meghan worked for just 52 hours between 2020 and 2021.
Recently, Holt has shown support for posts by the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as Jason Knopf.
Known as the longest-serving and supposedly most loyal member of the Sussex team since 2017, Holt has also expressed loyalty to Prince William and Kate through his social media activity.
He has liked posts related to Kate’s recent Shaping Us campaign and various Earthshot posts featuring Prince William.
While the reasons behind Holt’s actions remain unclear, a source suggests that he may have left his previous role on good terms with his colleagues, and his interactions with the Prince and Princess of Wales could simply reflect his admiration for their philanthropic efforts.
There is also speculation that Holt might be considering working for an old coworker.
In the midst of this controversy, Meghan Markle herself has been accused of collaborating with her friend, Omid Scobie, to launch attacks on the royal family through his new book.
Royal experts have come to the defense of Kate Middleton against Scobie’s criticisms, labeling them as unfair and baseless.
Scobie’s book, titled Endgame, has gained attention for its harsh critique of Kate, suggesting that she reacts negatively when Meghan’s name is mentioned and hasn’t spoken to her since 2019.
Critics have slammed Scobie for his negative portrayal of Kate, with some suggesting that he may be attempting to gain favor with Harry and Meghan.
Fellow royal biographer Robert Jobson condemned Scobie’s actions, describing them as disgraceful and unwarranted.
While acknowledging Scobie’s determination, Jobson criticized his latest attacks on Kate, asserting that they amount to a character assassination of a woman who has dedicated herself to her duties and family.
Adding fuel to the fire, Piers Morgan, a former friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has also weighed in on the matter.
Morgan called Scobie a shameless lying lickspittle and characterized his book as filled with falsehoods and extreme bias.