The Duchess of Sussex has been "really struggling" following shock allegations about her father Thomas Markle Sr. Those close to Meghan have said she is "in bits" as an investigation into her estranged dad continues.
Speaking on the latest episode of HELLO!'s A Right Royal Podcast, Royal Editor Emily Nash said: "It's a very, very difficult and painful moment for her. And from talking to people close to her, she's been in bits. She's really struggling.
"She's away with Harry and the children at the moment for half term. They're surrounded by some close friends. She has other friends checking in with her daily. Whatever your feelings about her, whether you're a fan or not a fan, and we know many people aren't, you cannot help but feel some sympathy for her being caught up in this situation which is way beyond her control and deeply, deeply troubling."
Emily continued: "That is something that people close to her have said to me this week: that on the one hand she's looking at her own children who are obviously very young, and feeling horrified on behalf of any other children allegedly caught up in this situation.
"But at the same time, there is a sense of relief because it's something...