Meghan Markle believes Princess Kate aims to 'outdo' Sussexes as feud continues

Brian Dillon, Angelica Cheyenne Sat, September 26, 2026 at 7:13 AM UTC

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Princess Kate and Meghan Markle have had a complicated relationship (Image: Getty)

Sources indicate that Meghan Markle is frustrated with Princess Kate, believing Kate may have played a role in the King's recent significant announcement designating the Sussexes as "private citizens."

Many interpreted the statement as a pointed message directed at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with the pair apparently surprised by King Charles III's directive that they be regarded as private citizens rather than Royal Family members. Royal insiders and analysts have suggested that the Prince of Wales significantly influenced his father's choice to issue the statement, positioning it as part of his long-term plan, as heir to the throne, to maintain distance between Harry and Meghan and the monarchy.

However, certain sources have also indicated that Princess Kate, who recently stunned on the red carpet for Tom Cruise's Digger premiere in London, played a role in shaping this decision, which has allegedly upset Meghan Markle.

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An insider informed Closer that Meghan isn't necessarily letting Kate "off the hook." They explained to the publication, "She believes Kate is just as much to blame as William is, and she's sure it's all part of a plot to turn the King against them."

The source continued, "They've both been made to feel like total outsiders since coming back, despite all the olive branches they've thrown out."

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The insider went on, "It's no surprise that she's feeling defensive. Meghan is convinced this sudden effort by Kate to be seen out and about doing all these meet and greets is aimed at outdoing her and Harry and showing them how it's done, so to speak."

The strained relationship between Meghan and Kate is well-documented, with friction stretching back to Meghan's 2018 wedding to Prince Harry, when both women were reportedly reduced to tears following a dispute over Princess Charlotte's dress for the occasion.

It appears that tensions between the two couples, once affectionately dubbed the 'Fab Four', remain very much alive.

Royal biographer Tom Bower recently told GB News that Meghan and Harry were left "pulling their hair out" in frustration after Prince William and Princess Kate attended the premiere of Tom Cruise's latest film, Digger, in Leicester Square this week.

Tom commented, "It was marvellous. One can imagine in the Cotswolds this morning, the Sussexes are pulling their hair out with envy and anger."

Adding further fuel to the fire, Prince William is reportedly refusing to reconcile with Prince Harry, and has allegedly gone so far as to threaten boycotting events where his brother and sister-in-law may be in attendance.

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