Royal Couple Allegedly Coined Secretive Sobriquet for Meghan Markle's Label, Suggesting Their Opinion Towards Her
In the world of the British royal family, the relationship between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle remains strained and distant. Despite a brief moment of apparent reconciliation, hopes for a lasting improvement seem unlikely.
The root of the tension appears to stem from a combination of factors. One significant issue is the public disclosures and memoir revelations, with Kate Middleton reportedly feeling "hurt and disappointed" by Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, which delved into private family matters.
Moreover, the ongoing tensions within the royal family have been exacerbated by Prince Harry's public actions and statements, such as the recent VJ Day tribute and his public criticisms of the monarchy. King Charles has reportedly set conditions for Harry's return to royal life, requiring him and Meghan to avoid public attacks and controversies, reflecting the complex family dynamics.
Regarding Kate Middleton and Prince William's relationship, it remains strong and supportive, particularly in the face of recent family challenges.
Meanwhile, the royal staff's alleged reference to Meghan Markle as "Duchess Difficult" may indicate a culture clash. This is not the first not-so-nice nickname reported for Meghan Markle. A royal source reportedly told the Daily Mail that William and Kate's friends have given Meghan Markle's brand, As Ever, a new nickname: "As If." This reportedly has caused laughter within the group and has been the subject of WhatsApp messages.
On a separate note, King Charles and Prince Harry are reportedly taking steps towards reconciliation, while Kate Middleton's longtime assistant, Natasha Archer, departed her position and unfollowed Meghan Markle on social media.
It is unclear whether Prince William and Prince Harry, and by extension Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, can ever find common ground again. Phil Dampier, a royal biographer and commentator, stated that Meghan Markle was more interested in fame and fortune, a factor that allegedly contributed to the issues between the brothers, Prince Harry and Prince William.
The UK and the US have very different ideas of what work-life balance means, with people in the US more used to working long days and starting the day much earlier. This cultural difference may also have played a role in the reported issues between the two duchesses.
The brand rebrand is reportedly deemed as budget and rushed, and embarrassing by some, adding to the complexities of the situation. However, the exact nature of the relationship between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle remains a topic of ongoing speculation and discussion.
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[3] BBC News. (2023, March 17). King Charles sets conditions for Prince Harry's return to royal life. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64854762
- The public disclosures and memoir revelations, such as Prince Harry's memoir Spare, have contributed to a strain in the relationship between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, with Kate reportedly feeling "hurt and disappointed" by private family matters delved into.
- The complexities of the relationship between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are potentially exacerbated by cultural differences, particularly in reference to work-life balance, given that people in the US are more accustomed to working long days and starting the day much earlier compared to the UK.
