Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sources have rejected Vanity Fair enough's profile on the royal couple, noting that the report was "shaking" for them.

The Duchess of Sussex in particular has been accused of being a demanding boss. Former staff described working with her as challenging, with some reportedly requiring therapy.

This was revealed by a source close to the Sussexes family The Times that the couple found the allegations leveled against them in a February Vanity Fair cover story "appalling."

Close associates of the couple also spoke The Daily Beast that Harry and Meghan are disheartened by the allegations, especially given their current challenging situation: Harry is embroiled in a complex legal case in the UK, while Meghan's long-awaited Netflix project has been delayed.

The Sussexes reportedly feel the bombshell on the cover story "managed to make the bad weather worse".

A profile of the couple by American publication American Hustle claimed Meghan could be "really, really awful" when things don't go as expected.

According to several individuals who have worked with the couple since they left the UK five years ago, Meghan was initially described as "warm and touching" but reportedly became "cold and withdrawn towards the person she felt was responsible" for the failures. .

In the article, some of the couple's alleged former staff characterized Meghan as a demanding and challenging boss.

One former employee claimed that while they were initially suspicious of the allegations of bullying, their experience working with the Duchess eventually changed their perspective.

Some staffers compared Meghan's behavior to that of a "Mean Girls" character, describing her as a "teenager" playing high school-style power plays.

The work on Meghan's Archetypes podcast was also described by others as "really, really awful" and "very painful".

According to one insider, "Because she plays checkers all the time, I'm not even going to say chess, she's just very aware of where everyone is on her board. And when you're not in, you're going to be thrown to the wolves at any moment."

While Meghan seemed to take the brunt of the criticism, Vanity Fair also painted a less than flattering picture of Prince Harry, describing him as well-intentioned but prone to proposing "crazy" ideas.

One such concept reportedly involved a "sociopath podcast" in which he would interview controversial figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The magazine also quoted Harry reflecting on his personal struggles, saying: "I have very bad childhood trauma. Obviously. My mother was basically murdered. What is it about me that hasn't made me one of the bad guys?"

The source also described Meghan as a nurturing figure who makes Harry's life "so easy" as he plays the role of "facilitator" to support her wishes.

"I can imagine him meeting Meghan and just taking a deep breath, like, 'I'm so exhausted and you make everything look so easy,'" the source said.

"I don't want to be like, oh, it's an Oedipus thing or whatever, but it kind of feels like she's re-educating him in a way," they added.

The explosive article reveals growing disdain for Harry and Meghan in the US, as former colleagues and neighbors openly voice their frustrations.

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

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

One frustrated neighbor remarked, "They've moved out of England to escape press scrutiny and all they're doing is trying to get into the press in the United States."

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

Employees described the couple as "caring" bosses, with whom they share stories US Weekly about their thoughtful gestures, such as gifting employees with outgrown baby clothes, fresh flowers and personalized care packages.

Reflecting on her time with the couple, Mandana Dayani, former chairwoman of Archewell, told the outlet about the Sussexes' generous nature and support. She stressed that Meghan and Harry's acts of "kindness, mentorship and support" usually happen "quietly behind closed doors".

Harry's former chief of staff Josh Kettler, who left after just three months in August last year, also shared a similar sentiment. He said the couple gave him a "warm welcome" and praised their dedication and hard work.

Recently, Jane Marie, a producer who collaborated with the Sussexes on Archewell audio projects, said Vanity Fair that Meghan is "just a wonderful, genuine person."