Meghan’s bodyguard latest to leave her side
SHE was the inspector who whisked the Meghan Markle out of harm’s way when large crowds at a bustling market raised security fears on a visit to Fiji.
But in future Prince Harry’s wife will have to look to someone else to keep her safe – as her armed Scotland Yard bodyguard has announced that she is quitting.
The inspector’s appointment as head of protection made her the first woman to hold such a key post for the royals, but she is now the latest in a string of aides to stop working for the duchess.
She follows personal assistant Melissa Touabti, who departed Kensington Palace last year after six months in the role, and Harry and Meghan’s private secretary Samantha Cohen, who is to leave this year after 17 years with the royal family.
The departures have raised eyebrows and prompted claims that the prince, 34, and his wife have not endeared themselves to staff – with reportedly dictatorial behaviour. There have also been rumours of a rift between Meghan, 37, and her sister-in-law Kate, also 37.
The bodyguard, who cannot be named, has been head of Meghan and Harry’s security for under a year. A Scotland Yard source told the Mail: ‘It’s true she is leaving... But it’s for personal reasons and absolutely nothing to do with the duke or duchess, who are hugely disappointed at losing her... It’s a real shame as she was a great addition to the team and hugely liked.’ A royal source denied any personality clash with Meghan.