Meghan Markle’s friend pays tribute to her in unusual way as Duchess hit with allegations

Meghan Markle was hailed by one of her old pals for her “unconditional love”, just days after claims emerged about her alleged behaviour towards staff.

The Duchess of Sussex was hit by a wave of negative publicity the previous month after reports in the US dubbed her “Duchess Difficult” and claimed that her staff are allegedly “terrified” of her and her “belittling” behaviour towards them.

Now author and TV producer Lindsay Jill Roth has paid a sweet tribute to her friend over 24 years in a new interview while promoting her new book Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours!) in 250 Questions – to be released in January.

Ms Roth and Meghan met during their freshman year at Northwestern University when they both joined a literature class.

The duchess attended Northwestern University from 1999 until 2003 when she graduated with a double major in theatre and international studies.

Meghan has maintained a close relationship with Lindsay over the years and was even her maid of honour for her wedding in 2016.

The author told People that she’s included a heartfelt message for Meghan in her new book’s acknowledgements.

She said: “She hasn’t read her acknowledgement yet. I have saved that as a little token for her to see when the book comes out.”

Ms Roth went on to praise the duchess, adding: “I think it’s rare to find friends who love you unconditionally, and I’ve been lucky in my life to have a few who I truly consider family. It’s almost like those words aren’t enough.”

She also mentioned Prince Harry, who, alongside her husband, Gavid Jordan, another Brit, she described as “wonderful.”

The author said: “I often get asked, ‘Is it really special that you both married Brits?’ What I always say is, ‘It’s special that we both married such wonderful people.'”