An investigation into the alleged bullying of Meghan Markle at the royal palace has been completed, according to a senior palace aide.
The report's findings will not be made public, but it has led to improvements in HR policies for royal staff.
These changes, however, have not been disclosed to the public.
During a briefing on Wednesday, a senior palace advisor revealed that while the conclusions of the report will remain confidential, the palace has implemented the recommendations provided.
It has been emphasized that all employees and members of the royal family must be familiar with the updated regulations and procedures.
New policies now include guidelines on how employees can report concerns or blow the whistle on any inappropriate behavior within the royal household.
Staff are encouraged to come forward as whistleblowers if they have complaints, with mechanisms in place for raising issues through independent counselors, ensuring that there are no restrictions on speaking up.
The Duchess of Sussex has vehemently denied the allegations of bullying made against her in a report by The Times, which prompted Buckingham Palace to launch a review in March 2021.
The complaint, filed by Jason North, former communications secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, alleged mistreatment of staff members while Meghan was a working royal at Kensington Palace.
In response to the accusations, a statement released on behalf of Meghan expressed her sadness over the attack on her character.
As someone who has experienced bullying firsthand, she remains dedicated to supporting those who have suffered and is committed to promoting compassion and doing what is right.
Following the publication of the article by The Times, the Palace announced an investigation into the claims made by former staff members of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The HR team will examine the facts mentioned in the article and invite all relevant staff members, past and present, to participate in the process.
Sir Michael Stevens, the Queen's Accountant and a top Palace adviser, confirmed that a privately funded assessment had been conducted to review the handling of complaints, with the aim of considering potential changes to HR policies and procedures.
The evaluation involved both current and former employees and was carried out by an external legal firm.
In a separate development, Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to visit the US in an attempt to regain favor with American royal enthusiasts following the rift caused by Harry and Meghan.
Despite recent tensions, the couple aims to bolster their reputation in the United States during their upcoming visit.
While Prince Harry is scheduled to attend an event in New York focusing on racial justice shortly after William and Kate's visit, the Sussexes' Netflix documentary, originally planned for release in 2023, is expected to air soon.
Reports suggest that the couple received a substantial advance of £88 million for the project, adding to the ongoing media attention surrounding the royal family.
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