AND The interview that Meghan Markle never wanted to assist. Jason Knauf, his old collaborator in Kensington Palace, He was the first to accuse her of bullying at court: the Duchess of Sussex, has always supported the former assistant, had even forced two young secrets to dispense for despair. Always denied accusations by Markle. But Knauf has now decided to speak and has accepted the invitation of an Australia broadcaster for an interview broadcast last night.
Meghan Markle, the accusations of bullying are back
In the program 60 Minutes Australiathe former secretary for communications to Buckingham Palace says he does not regret having been the first, in 2018 (when the Sussex were still part of the English Royal Family), to put in writing in an internal email – then ended in the newspapers – his Doubts about Duchess’s behavior.
In his short period at court, Meghan was accused of treating his collaborators badly, By forcing them, among other things, to wake up at dawn to respond immediately to his continuous requests. Knauf had tried to convince his superiors to better protect staff at the palace.
Jason Knauf, friend of William and Kate
For the interview Jason Knauf, 43, would have had the direct approval of Prince William. The former assistant has, in fact, worked for years in close contact also with the principles of Waleswith whom he now has friendship relationships. He was the head of theirs Royal Foundationsupervising the launch of prizes for the environment Earthshotbut in 2021 he decided to move abroad, ceasing every activity with the royal family. Two years later, in recognition of his loyalty, King Carlo assigned him the important honor of Lieutenant of the Victorian Royal Order.
The effect of the escape of Harry and Meghan Markle
Knauf spoke of the effect that The split Wales/Sussex He had at court: «It is very difficult to live this situation in public, but William decided to keep his thoughts for himself. All of us who really know him must respect him and behave in the same way. But I must admit that it was difficult and sad for all of us who both know them ».
William’s most desperate moment
Knauf also revealed that he knew about Kate’s disease from a phone call from William. «It was terrible, absolutely terrible. I had never seen him so down of morality. Within a couple of weeks they told him that both his wife and the father had cancer. I could not believe it ».
Kate officially announced her illness in March 2024, Several weeks after diagnosis. But why did you put so much? “The greatest problem was the many theories about possible conspiracies: ‘The princess was really sick?’. But he didn’t want to confirm it immediately because he was still looking for a way to be able to tell him to his children ».
Jason Knauf at the wedding of Harry and Meghan in Windsor, 19 May 2018 (Getty Images)
When Charlotte was born, Knauf risked big
On May 2, 2015, two hours before the announcement of the birth that has already occurred by Charlotte, second son of William and Kate, the very efficient KNauf had written all the data on a sheet, From the time of mass to the world to the weight of the princess, to be able to immediately draw up a press release. However, lingering in speaking with a group of journalists waiting at the exit of the London clinic, he realized that he had lost the leaflet on the street. Fortunately nobody found it.
William’s beard? Kate Middleton likes
William is ready to become king, but it will be a different king, says Knauf. “He is learning on the field,” explained the former Wales assistant, “but he will do everything in his own way. Each new monarch must reinvent the role for the generation that is preparing to serve ». The plans for the succession, added Knauf, are constantly phase of development, regardless of the recent disease of King Carlo. William should still remain ready. But will the future king be the beard? “Believe me, If she didn’t like KateWilliam would have already cut it for a while ».
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