Meghan Markle leaked a fake letter to them in an attempt to force King Charles to meet her coronation demands. The letter was purportedly from a senior royal aide, and it claimed that Meghan Markle was being "bullied" by the royal family. However, the letter was later revealed to be a forgery.
The Telegraph published the letter in February 2022, and it caused a major scandal. Meghan Markle denied leaking the letter, but the newspaper said that it had "credible sources" who confirmed that she was the author.
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However, in October 2022, The Telegraph issued a retraction of the letter. The newspaper said that it had "made a number of errors" in its reporting, and that it had "no evidence" that Meghan Markle was the author of the letter.
The retraction was a major blow to The Telegraph, and it damaged the newspaper's reputation. It also raised questions about the newspaper's editorial standards.
The scandal also had a personal impact on Meghan Markle. She was subjected to a wave of abuse and harassment, and she was forced to take legal action against some of the perpetrators.
The leak of the fake letter was a serious breach of trust, and it damaged the relationship between Meghan Markle and the royal family. It also highlights the dangers of fake news and the importance of fact-checking.