Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly worried about the 'New Exposé'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sources have denied Vanity Honestlyprofile of the royal couple, saying the report had been “disturbing” for them.

The Duchess of Sussex, in particular, was accused of being a demanding boss. Former employees described working with him as challenging, and some may need therapy.

A source close to Sussex revealed The Times that the couple found the allegations against them in a February Vanity Fair cover story “disturbing.”

Close associates of the couple also told about it Beast of the day that Harry and Meghan are frustrated by the allegations, especially given their current predicament: Harry is embroiled in a complicated legal case in the UK, while Meghan's much-anticipated Netflix project has been delayed.

Sussex residents are said to believe the famous cover story “has succeeded in making bad times worse”.

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

According to several people who have worked with the couple since they left the UK five years ago, Meghan was initially described as “warm and fuzzy” but may have become “cold and withdrawn towards the person she thought was in charge ” about failures.

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

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

Some staff compared Megan's behavior to the Mean Girls character, describing her as a “teenager” playing high school-style power plays.

Working on Megan's Archetypes podcast was also described by others as “really, really awful” and “really painful”.

According to an insider: “Because she's constantly playing checkers, I won't even 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.”

Although Meghan seemed to receive 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 “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 own personal struggles, saying: “I have a very bad childhood trauma. Obviously. My mother was basically murdered. What is it that didn't make me one of the bad guys?”

The source also described Meghan as a nurturing figure who makes Harry's life “so easy” while he acts as a “facilitator” to support her wishes.

“I can imagine him meeting Meghan and just taking a deep breath, like, 'I've been so exhausted and you make everything so easy,'” the source said.

“I don't want to sound like, oh, it's an Oedipus thing or whatever, but she seems to be 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 displeasure.

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

After buying a luxury home from an oligarch, the couple have become known as the “local villains” in this upscale California enclave.

One disgruntled neighbor remarked, “They moved away from England to avoid the press, 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 members who have worked closely with Meghan and Harry have previously spoken out in their defence.

Employees described the pair as “caring” bosses with whom to share stories US Weekly for their thoughtful gestures, such as gifting staff with outgrown baby clothes, fresh flowers and personalized care packages.

Reflecting on her time with the couple, former Archwell president Mandana Dayani told the news outlet about Sussex's generous and supportive nature. She stressed that Meghan and Harry's acts of “kindness, mentorship and support” usually take place “quietly behind closed doors”.

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

More recently, Jane Marie, a producer who worked with Sussex residents on Archewell Audio Projects, said: Vanity Fair that Megan is “just a lovely, genuine person”.