Meghan Markle is reportedly in full panic mode after renowned royal biographer Tom Bower unveiled explosive claims about a mysterious “hit list” of powerful British men allegedly connected to her rise before royalty. The bombshell allegation has sent shockwaves through royal circles and ignited a firestorm on social media.
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According to Bower’s latest commentary, the list reportedly includes high-profile figures such as actor Ashley Cole, restaurateur Cory Vitiello, and media personality Piers Morgan—men who allegedly crossed paths with Meghan during her Hollywood years and beyond. The biographer claims the list was used strategically to cultivate connections that would elevate her public profile before she met Prince Harry.
The revelations, discussed intensively online since late May 2026, have been described by critics as Meghan’s biggest PR nightmare yet. Royal commentators note the timing is particularly damaging, coming as the Duchess of Sussex faces renewed scrutiny over her Netflix projects and public image.
Supporters of the Sussexes quickly dismissed the claims as exaggerated and unfair, echoing a statement Meghan’s team released earlier this year when Bower’s previous book came out. Then, a spokesperson accused Bower of crossing “from critique into obsession” and building “a career on fabricating increasingly intricate theories about individuals he does not know.”
Despite the backlash, Meghan has not taken legal action—despite the couple’s known history of litigation. Insiders say the Duchess feels the allegations are “very nasty and uncalled for,” describing Bower’s portrait of her as manipulative, transactional, and ruthless.