The treatment of X was totally unacceptable."

The name was redacted for privacy.

Meghan Markle’s lawyers described the allegations as a “calculated smear campaign.”

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The secrecy and small sample size involved cast some doubt on the effectiveness of the palace’s investigation.

From what anyone hears, interviews have only taken place with a handful of people.

It’s been far from comprehensive," they added.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry smiling