From Friends to Feuding Duchesses: The Royal Rift
On the surface, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle appear to be the picture of sisterly camaraderie, but behind the grand palace doors, it’s a different story. According to a recent report by In Touch Weekly, tensions have been simmering between the two Duchesses. The magazine claims that Kate has distanced herself from helping Meghan adjust to royal life, feeling as though Meghan is trying to overshadow her. Let’s dive deeper into this royal drama unfolding behind the scenes.
When Meghan first joined the royal family, Kate was there to guide her through the complexities of royal life. However, sources suggest that since Meghan's wedding, Kate feels like her efforts have gone unreciprocated. "Meghan learned everything from Kate," a source told the magazine. "But lately, Kate feels that Meghan hasn’t made much of an effort to maintain their bond and is more focused on impressing the Queen." It seems that Kate has poured a lot of energy into nurturing their friendship but feels like she hasn’t received the same level of commitment in return.
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One source revealed that Kate, despite her goodwill, has stepped back from offering advice to Meghan. "She’s a nice person and doesn’t want to see Meghan stumble, but at the same time, she’s cut back on giving her advice," the insider said. A telling moment came during the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 9 when Meghan wore an off-the-shoulder dress, a choice that Kate likely knew would invite criticism. "She could have saved Meghan from embarrassment, but she didn’t say anything," the source added.
The Pressure of the Spotlight
Adding to the tension is Kate's current position on maternity leave following the birth of her third child, Prince Louis. This has placed her somewhat on the sidelines while Meghan continues to shine in the public eye. “Kate can’t throw herself into the spotlight because she’s on maternity leave. She’s always been a competitive person, but now she feels powerless,” the insider explained. It’s a delicate balance for Kate, who has spent years cultivating her image as the epitome of royal perfection, only to see Meghan stepping into the limelight.
Unfortunately, the situation has deteriorated to the point where the two Duchesses are "barely on speaking terms." The insider elaborated, “Kate feels left out. She’s spent years working on her image as ‘the perfect royal,’ and now Meghan is overshadowing her. The competition has caused a lot of friction at the palace.”
A Friendship on the Rocks
For Kate, the friendship she once cherished with Meghan has soured. “Since marrying into royal life, Kate no longer has many friends. She really relied on Meghan as a confidante and feels utterly betrayed and let down by her former best friend,” the source revealed. Meghan, on the other hand, is aware of the tension. “Meghan has gone through enough petty drama with her family. She doesn’t need it from her friends,” the source added.
