Claims that Ghislaine Maxwell—convicted in 2021 for facilitating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of minors—revealed something “disturbing” about Meghan Markle appear to be entirely unfounded.
A thorough review of recently released court documents, federal investigations, and media coverage reveals no credible link between Maxwell’s disclosures and the former Duchess of Sussex.
The latest major fallout in the Epstein-Maxwell saga stems from a 238-page “birthday book” compiled by Maxwell in 2003 for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday. This scrapbook contains bizarre drawings, provocative photographs, and messages from notable figures. It includes unsettling imagery, such as a topless portrait of Maxwell and depictions of a staged “murder.” However, it makes no reference to Meghan Markle.
Parallel to this release, video footage from a 2005 raid on Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion surfaced—revealing a nude photo of Maxwell and many photographs of powerful figures, including politicians and religious icons—but again, no mention of Markle.
Moreover, in her DOJ interviews and court filings, Maxwell has made controversial claims—such as defensive remarks regarding Prince Andrew or Princess Diana—but none pertain to Meghan Markle.
This discrepancy suggests that connections between Markle and Maxwell stem from Internet rumor, not factual reporting. Some online sources allege a network link via exclusive clubs like Soho House or Cipriani’s—known hangouts for celebrities and socialites—but these claims are anecdotal at best and carry no substantiated evidence.