The ongoing tension between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton has reportedly escalated once again-this time over a major Vogue cover shoot. The Princess of Wales, who recently overcame a private battle with cancer, is set to grace the front cover of both the UK and US editions of Vogue, marking a historic moment in her royal journey.

According to insiders, Markle sees Vogue as her domain, having guest-edited the magazine’s prestigious September issue in 2019. The Duchess of Sussex reportedly believes that Kate‘s newfound interest in the world of high fashion and beauty is encroaching on her personal brand.

“Meghan feels like she has the royal monopoly on all things health, beauty, and fashion,” the source told RadarOnline.com.

“She has the lifestyle brand, the home in Montecito, the Netflix show in the pipeline, and a direct line to all the beautiful people in the U.S. So she’s kinda fuming that Kate seems to be stepping out of her lane and into Meghan‘s territory.

“She feels with Kate‘s love of the outdoors, she should be on the cover of some kind of countryside magazine dedicated to horses and hiking, not Vogue.”

Vogue’s legendary editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, reportedly personally orchestrated the upcoming cover feature, reaching out to Kate via an intermediary.

“After everything Kate‘s been through, it looks like she’s ready to stir the pot and really make her mark as a global fashion icon,” the insider explained.

Kate has always had a refined sense of style, but her willingness to embrace more of the glamorous side of royal life is being seen as a sign of her confidence and strength following her private health battle.

“She’s always loved the glamorous side of royal life-think film premieres, Royal Variety Shows, and of course, Wimbledon!” the source continued. “Now, she’s itching to dive into that glitz and do more of what makes her shine.

“When the Vogue offer landed in her lap, Kate didn’t waste a moment. She started gathering opinions from her nearest and dearest, and guess what? Everyone was on the same page… she’s got to go for it!”