Prince William is being linked to a major behind-the-scenes move against Meghan Markle after former royal aide Jason Knauf publicly addressed allegations of her past bullying behavior.
The explosive interview has sparked fresh speculation about William’s possible involvement in keeping Meghan at the center of controversy.
Royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths suggested that Knauf’s interview with 60 Minutes Australia was no accident. She believes the timing of his remarks was carefully planned and may have even been sanctioned by William himself.
Speaking on GB News, Griffiths speculated that William approved the interview as part of a broader effort to maintain the monarchy’s standing in Australia. “For this to have come out now, it makes me think William must have given him permission,” she claimed.
She further hinted that William is focused on protecting his own reputation and strengthening ties with Commonwealth nations—especially Australia, where republican sentiment has been growing.
“Maybe something is building because it’s really important for them to keep in with Australia. We want Australia to want to have a monarchy,” she added.
Knauf’s subtle references to past tensions with Prince Harry and Meghan have reignited debate over the ongoing royal feud. The former aide played a key role in the initial bullying claims against Meghan, which surfaced just before her and Harry’s bombshell Oprah interview in 2021.
At the time, Meghan denied all accusations, calling them a “calculated smear campaign” to damage her reputation. However, the resurfacing of this issue has led many to wonder whether the royal family is deliberately keeping the narrative alive.
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While Kensington Palace has not commented on the latest controversy, the interview’s timing has raised eyebrows. If William did approve Knauf’s remarks, it could be a sign that tensions between the Waleses and the Sussexes are far from over.
Some experts believe that William sees Meghan as a lingering threat to the monarchy’s image, particularly as she attempts to rebuild her personal brand with her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.
Others argue that the royal family is simply defending itself against ongoing criticisms from Harry and Meghan, who have repeatedly spoken out against their treatment within The Firm.
Regardless of the motivations behind Knauf’s comments, one thing is clear—the royal drama isn’t going away anytime soon.
With Meghan pushing forward with her Hollywood comeback and William strengthening his global influence, the battle for public perception is only heating up.
The question remains—was Knauf’s interview just a coincidence, or is this part of a larger strategy by William to keep Meghan on the defensive? Only time will tell.
