Since marrying into the royal family, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, have been compared. While the two women get along well on a personal level, Meghan doesn't seem to be too happy with Kate's influence and opportunities in the royal establishment.
In 2018, Prince Harry, Meghan, Prince William and Kate, then known as the "Big Four", hosted a mental health awareness event where tensions arose and there was a new awareness of it. According to a person familiar with the matter, Meghan believes she should have more opportunities to speak publicly than her sister-in-law.
According to sources, Meghan believes she is better suited to appear and speak than Kate in some ways. "She seems to feel more vocal than her sister-in-law, who married into the family in obscurity, and Meghan sees herself as a philanthropist who can teach the royal family a thing or two about charity," the insider explained. ”
It's easy to see that Meghan's mindset might come from. As a former actress and lifestyle blogger, she is Xi to promoting all kinds of causes close to her heart. However, she may not realize that Kate is qualified as the wife of the future king in the strict etiquette and traditions of the royal establishment.
People familiar with the matter also noted that Meghan found it difficult to get into an organization like the Royal Society, which Kate and William spent years building. By the time Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined in 2018, the club was already a "well-oiled machine" with little room for Meghan to make her mark.
However, there are also those who believe that Meghan may have some truth in what she thinks about herself. As a self-made woman, she carved out her career in Hollywood, and there is no doubt that she had invaluable experience in advocating for and using her public image that could have benefited the royal family's philanthropy.
Kate, on the other hand, was born into a middle-class family and was largely unknown to the public until she married Prince William in 2011. While Kate went on to become a respected member of the company, doing admirable work on issues such as early childhood development and representing the Queen flawlessly on overseas visits, her journey was very different from Meghan's.
A close friend of the Duchess revealed that Meghan was frustrated because she was not given more opportunities to shape the cause advocated by the Royal ** Club. She wanted to contribute more and believed she should be able to do it from the start. But at first she seemed to be just expected to sit quietly behind the scenes. ”
It's worth noting that the "foursome" has always been thought of as a teamwork between two couples, so maybe Megan feels like she's underrated, or maybe her previous experiences weren't recognized enough in the beginning. Despite the conflict, it was reported that despite these professional difficulties, Meghan and Kate's personal relationship remained friendly.
Privately, some royal aides have expressed disappointment with Meghan's attitude towards her sister-in-law. Someone bluntly said, "Kate is at a higher level than her, and she needs to remember that." When you marry into the royal family, you play by their rules and don't try to change their way of thinking. ”
In the end, Meghan seems to understand that she can't reinvent the ancient traditions of the monarchy overnight. She played a supporting role in the event, while finding other ways to make her mark in her royal work. However, early tensions may have sown the seeds of frustration that later contributed to Meghan's Brexit.
Yes, these gossips reveal what people think about hierarchies and roles. While we'll never know the full complex dynamics involved, it's clear that Meghan found life from Hollywood fame to obedience to royal etiquette not easy.
In today's more progressive era, royals will need to adjust if they want to maintain their influence for decades to come. Kate and William represent the continuation of the royal family, while Prince Harry and Meghan advocate for the necessary changes from the outside, and the centuries-old institution is embarking on an interesting new chapter.
How they navigate tradition and change will determine whether the royal family can rebuild public trust and survive unharmed in the 21st century.