Financial disclosures raised eyebrows as no charitable grants were dispersed despite claims of overseas humanitarian efforts. However, the situation escalated dramatically in January 2022 when an anonymous whistleblower leaked over 100 pages of internal documents from Archewell. These documents painted a disturbing picture of financial mismanagement, unaccounted donations, and alleged breaches of charity commitments.
The whistleblower also cited witnessing inappropriate behavior and a toxic work culture within Archewell, further exacerbating concerns. Despite vehement denials from Harry and Meghan, the damage to Archewell's reputation was profound. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched a formal investigation into Archewell's financial records and activities spanning the past two years. Initial findings reportedly corroborated many of the whistleblower's allegations.
The situation took another dire turn with the emergence of additional internal documents revealing troubling revelations of financial impropriety at the highest levels of Archewell. Communications showed Harry and Meghan authorizing personal expenses to be falsely recorded as charitable donations, including home renovations, private jet travel, and luxury vacations. Furthermore, the leaked documents highlighted the couple's tight control over Archewell's public image and communications, with press statements and financial reports being directly rewritten to portray an overly positive image while downplaying issues.
Promises made by Archewell, including media partnerships and global charitable projects, were allegedly unfulfilled, casting doubt on the organization's credibility. In response to these damning allegations, authorities served Archewell with an official notice to cease all operations, freeze financial accounts, and lock their offices pending the outcome of the IRS audit. This unprecedented action underscores the severity of the situation, with Archewell's tax-exempt status now under review.
Meanwhile, in an unexpected turn, Meghan Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, faces a 15-year prison sentence from the IRS. Meghan, a social media personality, recently conducted a live session investigating Doria's past during her childhood. The information was sourced from outdated posts on a website called News Royals. Persistent rumors about Doria's whereabouts have circulated, with speculations suggesting imprisonment for a period ranging from 2 to 10 years. However, the truth remains elusive.
According to the posts on News Royals, Doria shared several similarities with Meghan, including a desire to find a wealthy Caucasian husband and aspirations to be part of the elite crowd. Doria, a makeup artist, reportedly tried to connect with O'Neal, the star of Married With Children, during her time working on the show set. Doria met Thomas Markle on the set, leading to their marriage and the birth of their daughter, Meghan.
Doria convinced Thomas to set up a travel agency in his name, which she ran. The marriage faced challenges, leading to divorce after Thomas's lottery win dissipated. Doria obtained custody of Meghan and briefly stopped paying taxes, hoping Thomas would be blamed as the travel agency was in his name. The IRS caught up with her, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence, of which she served four years. Megan gained custody of Meghan thanks to a lawyer hired by Thomas.
Reports suggest that Doria has moved in with Harry and Meghan, taking on a maternal role in their Montecito mansion in California. Despite facing mounting pressure and scrutiny, Harry and Meghan maintain their innocence, asserting their willingness to cooperate fully with authorities. However, with the future of their nonprofit hanging in the balance, the couple's defiant stance may face further challenges as investigations unfold.
