Experts Warn Meghan Markle is under threat as a ticking timebomb could detonate any second

Royal Family
Alexis N. Crockett
February 27, 2025
8 minutes read

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Meghan Markle may soon face renewed scrutiny, as experts suggest that a looming threat from her past could resurface at any moment. At the center of the speculation is Jason Knauf, a former royal aide who worked at Kensington Palace during Meghan’s tenure.

Knauf is widely known for filing a complaint against the Duchess, accusing her of bullying staff—a claim that led to an internal investigation within the royal household. Now, Daily Mail columnist Amanda Platell is warning that Knauf’s recent public comments could spell trouble for Meghan as she prepares for the release of her upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

“Is it a coincidence that almost a week before the delayed Netflix launch of the Duchess of Sussex’s new make-or-break With Love, Meghan lifestyle series, the couple’s former royal aide Jason Knauf has spoken out in an interview for the first time?” Platell questioned in her latest column.

Knauf, who previously maintained a low profile following the internal probe, recently broke his silence in an interview, leading to speculation about whether he might reveal more details about his time working for the Sussexes. “Whatever the case, that he has talked in public at all suggests he might be a ticking timebomb that could one day detonate under Meghan’s self-appointed fabulousness,” Platell warned.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry — AP PHOTO/SUNDAY ALAMBA

Meghan has consistently denied the bullying allegations, with her legal team dismissing them as part of a smear campaign against her. The findings of the internal investigation were never made public, but the controversy remains a lingering issue.

The timing of Knauf’s remarks, just as Meghan is attempting to relaunch her public image with With Love, Meghan, has sparked concerns that unresolved tensions from her royal past could once again dominate headlines.

While there is no indication that Knauf intends to share additional revelations, experts suggest that his willingness to speak publicly for the first time signals he may not be done addressing his experiences with the Duchess.

As Meghan prepares for the premiere of her new series, the possibility of past controversies resurfacing threatens to overshadow her efforts to rebrand. With royal watchers keeping a close eye on Knauf’s next moves, only time will tell if this so-called “ticking timebomb” will explode—or quietly fade away.