Duchess focuses on podcast success following appointment of ex-aide who accused her of bullying
Meghan Markle has responded with positivity and grace after Prince William’s recent announcement drew renewed attention to past palace tensions.
The Prince of Wales sparked headlines by naming Jason Knauf—former royal aide and a key figure in bullying allegations Meghan has firmly denied—as the new CEO of the Earthshot Prize. The move was widely seen as a bold and pointed decision.
Rather than engaging publicly with the drama, Meghan turned her attention to promoting her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. Taking to Instagram, the Duchess thanked her listeners and shared fan messages celebrating the show’s newest episode featuring Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First.
“Sending love right back to you all! Thanks for the support and for listening to #COAFF,” Meghan wrote in a heartfelt post.
Meanwhile, Prince William bid farewell to Earthshot’s inaugural CEO Hannah Jones and expressed excitement about the next chapter under Knauf’s leadership, calling the next five years crucial for addressing the world’s environmental challenges.
Though the timing of William’s announcement and Meghan’s message has raised eyebrows, the Duchess appears determined to keep her focus on empowerment and new beginnings.
