Meghan Markle Fires Back at Viral “Stolen Gown” Allegations as Aide Threatens Defamation Suit
Meghan Markle is pushing back against renewed online claims that she improperly kept a green designer gown without permission — allegations her team says are unfounded and defamatory. According to a detailed report from Newsweek, a former aide is now threatening legal action after the story resurfaced and spread across social media.
The rumour, originating from anonymous online commentary and recycled tabloid posts, alleges Meghan retained a gown loaned for a photoshoot and refused to return it. Newsweek confirms that no evidence supports the claim, and the aide involved has categorically denied ever accusing Meghan of wrongdoing. Instead, the aide is reportedly considering a defamation complaint against outlets and social accounts that misquoted them to push the narrative.
The story gained traction after being amplified by anti-Sussex commentators, leading the rumour to trend on multiple platforms before fact-checks emerged. Newsweek notes that palace-adjacent staff members have privately expressed frustration that minor or fabricated claims involving Meghan continue to spiral into controversy due to the online ecosystem built around Sussex scrutiny.
Supporters of Meghan argue that the episode reflects a broader pattern: small, distorted or entirely false anecdotes frequently become viral talking points, requiring formal clarification long after the damage is done. Critics, meanwhile, have used the rumour to revive long-running accusations about Meghan’s relationship with the royal household and stylists during her time as a working royal.
Despite the renewed conversation, no official statement has been issued by Meghan’s representatives. However, those close to the situation told Newsweek that legal options remain on the table if the defamatory claims continue circulating — a sign that patience may be running thin as 2025’s royal rumour cycle escalates.
