Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Rift Reportedly Takes a Dark Turn as Feud Reignites

Royal Family
Joe Anderson
February 23, 2025
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Meghan Markle is reportedly struggling with the increasing criticism she faces, particularly as it begins to mirror the scrutiny she experienced in the UK. According to a well-placed insider, the Duchess of Sussex is feeling disheartened by the growing negativity, which has left her reeling.

Speaking to Closer magazine, the source revealed, “Meghan has of course noticed how millions of royal watchers seem to fawn over Kate’s every move—without giving her work so much as a passing look.”

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By comparison, “the fact she was slammed for helping out in the wildfire relief effort while Kate’s held up as this almost saintly figure does hurt her. And it really stings that the criticism is just as harsh in America these days as it is in Britain.”

The source also noted that Markle feels an expectation to remain out of the spotlight. “People seem to want her to sit home and stay out of sight, but that’s not her. She doesn’t want to always be outshone,” the insider shared.

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Additionally, the source emphasized that Meghan sees it as her duty to remain active in the public sphere. “She feels it’s a duty of hers to show everybody that she’s just as much Diana’s daughter-in-law as Kate is,” the insider concluded.

As public opinion remains divided, Meghan continues to navigate the challenges of balancing her personal mission with the relentless scrutiny that follows her every move.