They were supposed to be part of the new royal dream team but unfortunately, it became a royal nightmare that happened instead. While no one knows what really happened between sister-in-laws Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle behind closed palace doors, if there’s one thing we know, it’s that something simply didn’t ‘click’ between these two ladies very early on.
Here are five possible mistakes Meghan Markle might have made with Kate Middleton. Here’s what you need to know.
#1 She Was Too Hollywood For The Royal Family
Even though Kate Middleton does have her close inner circle of friends in many places like Norfolk and London, you don’t see it and you definitely don’t hear about it. At this point in her life, the Duchess of Cambridge knows that there are some things left kept secret, especially when you have such a high-profile life like the one that the royals lead. Well, with Meghan Markle it’s a totally different story.
#2 Competitive Style
There’s no doubt that for the last several years Kate Middleton was the reigning Queen of royal fashion. Each and every time the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out, her fashion choices made fashionistas swoon on both sides of the pond. In fact, the ‘Kate Effect’ also helped boost many brands as whatever Kate Middleton wore sold out in shops and online in a matter of seconds. Meghan Markle tried to do the same with her unique royal style and favorite brands too, but it didn’t work to her advantage. After all, there can only be one royal fashion queen in the family and that title has already gone to Kate.
#3 Meghan Was Too Fast-Paced For Kate
Meghan Markle made it no secret from the very beginning that she was ready to hit the ground running when it came to her royal engagements and public appearances, and this was even before she got married to Prince Harry. For Kate Middleton, Meghan might have been just a little too fast-paced for the Duchess. Meghan’s eagerness to make a difference and possibly even change things within the royal family might have rubbed Kate the wrong way, seeing how she was already familiar with the game long before anyone even knew Meghan’s name.
#4 Meghan Tried To Overshadow Kate
While no one can say this for sure, there’s a possibility that Meghan Markle might have tried to steal Kate Middleton’s thunder. It didn’t take very long for the media to fall in love – and then ultimately turn their backs – on the Duchess of Sussex. Soon after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married in 2018, the media was fixated in all things Meghan. For Kate Middleton, it must have been tough standing in her sister-in-law’s shadow, knowing that it is supposed to be the other way around.
#5 Kate Middleton Is The Future Queen After All
Let’s face it: Kate Middleton is the future Queen Consort of England, and if there’s one person who deserves to be in the spotlight, it’s her and not an ex-Hollywood actress who married into the royal family faster than anyone before. At least, that’s what royal critics believe. There’s speculation that Meghan Markle might have tried a little too hard to become the new star of the royal family and that ended up backfiring on her instead.
For the Duchess of Cambridge, she knows that the key is finding the right balance when it comes to public exposure. You don’t want to be seen too much but you also don’t want to be seen too little. While Meghan Markle certainly still has a lot to learn about the ins and outs of royal life, Kate has been there, done that, and as they say, keeping calm and carrying on, as one should do.
