Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, found herself at the center of controversy during a recent night out in New York City.
The former actress and her close friend, tennis superstar Serena Williams, were spotted at the polo bar along with stylist Jessica Mulroney and Markle’s best friend Marcus Anderson.
However, the evening took a sour turn when Meghan’s behavior towards the bartender raised eyebrows.
According to a source close to Serena, Meghan displayed rude behavior towards the bartender, demanding to be recognized as the Duchess of Sussex.
When the bartender asked, “What can I get you, Meghan?
“, she responded with an air of superiority, saying, “Don’t you know who I am?”
The staff, seemingly unimpressed, replied, “I guess Meghan Markle.”
This exchange left Meghan visibly angry, as she snapped her fingers and referred to the bartender as a peasant.
Meghan’s actions did not sit well with other guests at the bar, who witnessed her rude, mean, and demanding behavior.
Many questioned why Meghan felt the need to force the staff to address her by her title, especially in a casual setting like a bar.
It appears that Meghan’s recent reputation as a bully has some basis in truth, as several individuals have come forward with their own accounts of her mistreatment of others.
Among those who have accused Meghan of bullying are a Canadian waitress who claimed Meghan made her cry, one of Meghan’s sorority sisters who said she bullied other sorority girls in college, an anonymous PR CEO who heard reports of Meghan mistreating staff, Jessica Simpson’s cousin who witnessed cruel acts towards staff during a lunch meeting, Diana Epper’s cousin who worked at Givenchy and reported bullying at a wedding, Meghan’s college classmate who described her as not being very nice, and one of Meghan’s former bosses who revealed that she used to scream and bully him over email.
Despite the controversy, Meghan seemed unfazed as she stepped out of her SUV alongside Marcus Anderson.
She wore a stylish black Victoria Beckham double-breasted coat, paired with dark skinny jeans and tall black Tamara Mullen boots.
Serena Williams, on the other hand, sported a similar all-black ensemble with a playful pink and white plaid stripe running down the sleeves of her coat.
Jessica Mulroney, known for her close friendship with Meghan and her fashion expertise, stood out in a black and white houndstooth coat.
Joining Meghan and her friends at the trendy New York eatery were Misha Nonoo and Abigail Sponsor, adding to the star-studded gathering.
It seems that despite the controversies surrounding her, Meghan continues to enjoy the company of her closest friends, even if they live oceans away from her home with Prince Harry at Kensington Palace.
While Meghan may have encountered criticism for her behavior at the bar, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact her public image moving forward.
As she navigates life as a member of the royal family, it is clear that every action and interaction is scrutinized by the media and the public alike.