Meghan Markle's team has issued a rare on-the-record denial to a string of sensational allegations that the Duchess of Sussex stole a $1,695 Galvan satin green gown from a photo shoot. The claims, which surfaced in American media outlets including NewsNation and Page Six, suggest that Meghan took the dress home without permission from the on-set stylists or their teams.
The allegations appear to have originated from an old interview with Vanessa Grigoriadis, who claimed that Meghan did not return "a lot of stuff" from a high-profile photo shoot. The original source of Grigoriadis' account is unclear, but she suggested that it was unusual for someone living in a $15 million mansion to take home jewelry and clothes.
Despite the initial denials from NewsNation, the story caught on, with multiple outlets running follow-up articles and headlines accusing Meghan of stealing the dress. However, Meghan's team has now responded, stating that any items kept were done so in total transparency and in accordance with contractual arrangements.
A spokesperson for Meghan said: "The insinuation that any items were taken without the full knowledge and agreement of the on-set stylists or their respective teams is not only categorically false but also highly defamatory." They added that working royals are required to pay a discounted rate for any clothes they keep and are not permitted to accept free handouts.
The allegations have sparked a debate about whether Meghan's actions were justified given her wealth and influence. However, Meghan's team is clear: she did nothing wrong and will not be bullied into silence by unfounded accusations.
With no legal letters sent yet but potentially on the way early next week after Thanksgiving, it remains to be seen how this story unfolds. One thing is certain, however: Meghan Markle will not be intimidated by baseless allegations designed to damage her reputation.
The allegations appear to have originated from an old interview with Vanessa Grigoriadis, who claimed that Meghan did not return "a lot of stuff" from a high-profile photo shoot. The original source of Grigoriadis' account is unclear, but she suggested that it was unusual for someone living in a $15 million mansion to take home jewelry and clothes.
Despite the initial denials from NewsNation, the story caught on, with multiple outlets running follow-up articles and headlines accusing Meghan of stealing the dress. However, Meghan's team has now responded, stating that any items kept were done so in total transparency and in accordance with contractual arrangements.
A spokesperson for Meghan said: "The insinuation that any items were taken without the full knowledge and agreement of the on-set stylists or their respective teams is not only categorically false but also highly defamatory." They added that working royals are required to pay a discounted rate for any clothes they keep and are not permitted to accept free handouts.
The allegations have sparked a debate about whether Meghan's actions were justified given her wealth and influence. However, Meghan's team is clear: she did nothing wrong and will not be bullied into silence by unfounded accusations.
With no legal letters sent yet but potentially on the way early next week after Thanksgiving, it remains to be seen how this story unfolds. One thing is certain, however: Meghan Markle will not be intimidated by baseless allegations designed to damage her reputation.
! Like, who takes a $1,695 dress without permission? 
Meghan's team is right on point, too. The guy can't even get his facts straight 
. I mean, who does this kind of thing? Apparently, some random journalist with an axe to grind... 
like, first of all, who takes a $1,695 gown without permission from on-set stylists? seems kinda fishy to me... 
and what's with the allegations about her living in a $15 million mansion taking home jewelry and clothes? doesn't that just sound like rich people problems?
and now meghan's team is all up in arms defending her name, saying the allegations are defamatory and baseless. i feel like she's got a point there...
Meghan's team just dropped a statement saying she didn't steal any clothes from a photo shoot but the media outlets are still going on and on about it... 