Meghan Markle’s former “Suits” co-star and friend of more than a decade is speaking out against accusations of intimidation against the Duchess.
Spencer, 39, wrote a long description of the Duchess of Sussex on Friday, two days after Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement that it was launching an investigation into allegations that Prince Harry’s wife bullied a member of the team.
Spencer, who played Dana Scott in the TV drama Markle previously starred in, called the Duchess of Sussex a “friend on call” who is “ready” to appear for her friends.
She included the example of a time when friends met for dinner in 2015, where Markle was supposed to meet Spencer’s group of friends. The Duchess, said Spencer, greeted the group “warmly” and wasted no time “getting to know my friends.”
“She modeled nothing but generous professionalism on sets and an even more generous friendship in particular. And that night, she took my friends as her own. I learned a lot from Meg. The power of a handwritten note. The beauty of surprise flowers. That she has a perpetual rolodex in her brain of recommendations for the heart, soul and body, “wrote Spencer.
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The “Rectify” actress went on to share her memories of Markle supporting her in good times and bad, and specifically recalled a time when she “held me physically in the darkest hours after my father died”.
In the photo: (lr) Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane and Abigail Spencer as Dana Scott.
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“After a distressing breakup, she brought me home and took care of me. Soup and salad waiting in the kitchen, only, if I need to. She accepted my son as her own. I can’t tell you the value of having another mother a worker I can lean on when the pressures of visibility and problems with parenting become overwhelming, “continued Spencer.
She referred to Markle as a “safe haven” and “someone I can fall apart”.
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Spencer said that she is “extremely reserved” with her friendship with Markle. However, she said she was “attracted” to speak in support of her due to “all the untruths revolving around – to present something real.”
This image provided by Harpo Productions shows Prince Harry, from the left, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, talking to Oprah Winfrey.
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“She works tirelessly – and often in silence – for the causes she believes in,” concluded Spencer. “She writes her own speeches. She and Harry make an incredible team. They are dedicating their lives to raising and expanding those who have no voice.”
Spencer follows several close friends and colleagues of Markle who shared similar anecdotes about their friendships and working relationships with the Duchess. His Instagram post came just a day before the CBS broadcast of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Markle and Prince Harry, who are expected to discuss their departure as working members of the British royal family, details of their wedding and the ongoing feud between the two. and the royal family.
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Buckingham Palace issued a statement in response to the bullying report. “We are clearly very concerned about the allegations in The Times after allegations made by former employees of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” said the statement, confirmed by Fox News on Wednesday.
“Consequently, our HR team will review the circumstances described in the article,” the statement continued. Team members currently involved, including those who have left the House, will be invited to participate to see if lessons can be learned. “
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Also on Wednesday, Markle’s team denied allegations of bullying.
“The Duchess is saddened by this latest attack on her character, particularly as someone who has been bullied and is deeply committed to supporting those who have gone through pain and trauma,” said a spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a statement. statement sent to Fox News on Wednesday.
Meghan Markle’s team refuted the bullying allegations that Buckingham Palace says it plans to investigate.
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“She is determined to continue her work of building compassion around the world and will continue to strive to set an example of doing what is right and doing what is good,” added the statement.
The accusations of bullying surfaced on Tuesday, when the Times in the UK claimed that Markle faced a bullying complaint made by one of her close advisers. The media reported that Jason Knauf, Markle and Harry’s former communications secretary, filed a complaint in October 2018 alleging that the former American actress expelled two personal assistants from the house and undermined the trust of a third team member.
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The media reported that Knauf filed the complaint in an effort to protect palace officials who claimed to be being bullied by Markle. Some claimed that they were even reduced to tears.