There’s no denying it—Queen Elizabeth loves her traditions, and one of her most cherished events of the year is the Royal Ascot horse race. So when she stepped out of her carriage on June 19 for this grand occasion, her radiant smile lit up the occasion. But here’s the kicker: her smile grew even wider when she had the chance to spend time with someone special that day—her new granddaughter-in-law, Meghan Markle. “The Queen,” a trusted source tells us, “was genuinely thrilled to have Meghan by her side.”
A Royal Friendship Flourishes
It didn’t take long for the Queen and Meghan Markle to form a deep bond. Since Meghan tied the knot with Prince Harry back in May, their relationship has blossomed into something truly special. “The Queen has really taken the time to get to know Harry’s bride, and she finds Meghan utterly delightful,” the source reveals. “She believes that Meghan embodies the future of the monarchy in every way—her charm, intelligence, and modern outlook make her the perfect addition to the royal family.”
A Royal Rivalry Brews
But as Queen Elizabeth, now 92, grows closer to Meghan, 36, she’s inadvertently stepped into the middle of a simmering rivalry between Harry’s bride and Prince William’s wife, Kate Middleton. Kate, 36, is currently on maternity leave after welcoming her third child, Prince Louis, in April. The tension between the two duchesses isn’t exactly a secret, and Kate is reportedly feeling the sting of being overshadowed by Meghan. According to our source, Kate “is extremely bitter” that the Queen seems to favor Meghan. “She feels like she’s being pushed aside now that Meghan’s in the picture,” the source adds. Despite Kate having been part of the family for longer, it seems Meghan has captured the Queen’s heart in a way that Kate hasn’t.
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The Queen’s Preferences Speak Volumes
It’s no secret that the Queen has shown a clear preference for Meghan. Unlike Kate, who had to wait until her marriage to William in 2011 to join the royal family for Christmas, Meghan was invited to the celebrations while she and Harry were still just engaged. And if that wasn’t enough, less than a month after Meghan’s wedding, the Queen invited her to join her on an overnight trip to Chester, England—a privilege that Kate didn’t receive until nearly a year after her own wedding. “Kate and Elizabeth have a formal relationship,” the source explains. “Kate tends to be reserved and stiff in the Queen’s presence, whereas Meghan is completely herself and doesn’t stress over making minor mistakes with royal protocol.” The Queen finds this refreshing. “She adores Meghan’s warm personality, intelligence, and sense of humor,” the source adds.
Bonding Over Tea and Laughter
Their connection goes beyond official engagements. On their laughter-filled solo trip together on June 14, things went so smoothly that just days later, Meghan was invited to join the Queen and Prince Harry at
