Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly 'suffering' from the new revelation

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sources denied Modesty Fair's profile the royal couple said the report was “sad” for them.

The Duchess of Sussex in particular was accused of being a demanding patron. Former employees claimed he was difficult to work with and some needed therapy.

This was reported by a source close to Sussex The Times said the couple found the allegations made against them “painful” in Vanity Fair's February cover story.

Close friends of the couple also informed The Daily Beast Harry and Meghan are said to be disappointed by the accusations, especially given their current predicament: Harry is embroiled in a complicated court case in England, while Meghan's long-awaited Netflix project is delayed.

The Sussexes claimed the bombshell cover story “succeeded in making a bad time worse”.

A US publication's profile of the couple called “American Hustle” claimed Meghan could be “really, really terrible” if things don't go as expected.

According to several people who have worked with the couple since they left Britain five years ago, Meghan was initially described as “warm and charismatic” but became “cold and indifferent to whoever she thought was responsible” for the failures.

In the article, some of the couple's alleged former employees described Meghan as a demanding and difficult boss.

One former employee claimed that while they were initially skeptical of the allegations of abuse, their experiences working with the Duchess eventually changed their views.

Some staff compared Meghan's behavior to that of a character in Mean Girls, describing her as a “teenager” playing High School-style power games.

Working on Meghan's Archetypes podcast has also been described by others as “really, really terrifying” and “extremely painful”.

According to an insider, “Because he's always playing checkers, I won't even say chess, he just knows very well where everyone is on their board. And when you're not, you're going to be thrown at the monsters. Any minute.”

While Meghan seems to have taken the brunt of the criticism, Vanity Fair also painted a less flattering picture of Prince Harry, describing him as having a tendency to suggest well-intentioned but “crazy” ideas.

One such concept is said to be a “sociopath podcast” in which controversial figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin will be interviewed.

The magazine also quoted Harry as reflecting on his personal struggles: “I had a really bad childhood trauma. Obviously. My mum was basically murdered. What doesn't make me one of the bad guys?”

A source also described Meghan as a nurturing figure who made Harry's life “so easy” while acting as a “facilitator” to support his wishes.

“I can imagine him meeting Meghan and taking a deep breath like, 'I'm so tired and you make it so easy,'” a source said.

“I don't want to be like Oedipus, but it kind of educates him,” they said.

The explosive article reveals growing hatred of Harry and Meghan in the US as former colleagues and neighbors have openly voiced their frustrations.

Wealthy residents of Montecito, where the couple live in a $29 million mansion, have expressed displeasure at the disruption of their once-quiet neighborhood, which has become a bustling hub for tourists and fast cars.

After buying their luxury home from an oligarch, the couple became known as “local villains” in this posh California enclave.

One frustrated neighbor noted: “They've moved away from England to avoid the press and all they're doing is trying to get press in the US.”

Despite the explosive claims made in the profile, some staff members who work closely with Meghan and Harry have previously spoken out in their defence.

Employees described the pair as “caring” bosses who shared their stories US Weekly about the thoughtful gestures of their children, such as gifting employees with outgrown baby clothes, fresh flowers and personal care packages.

Former Archewell president Mandana Dayani spoke to the news agency about the Sussexes' generous and supportive nature as she reflected on her time with the couple. He stressed that Meghan and Harry's acts of “kindness, mentorship and support” usually take place “quietly behind closed doors”.

Josh Kettler, Harry's former chief of staff, who left after just three months last August, shared similar sentiments. He said he was “warmly welcomed” by the couple and praised their dedication and hard work.

Recently, said producer Jane Marie, who has collaborated with the Sussexes on Archewell audio projects. Vanity Fair Meghan is “just a lovely, genuine person”.