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Kate Middleton And Meghan Markle Have Struggled With Being Pitted Against Each Other

The relationship between the two duchesses is not what it seems - by Elyssa Kostopoulos
  • 22 Nov 2019

Since Meghan Markle joined the royal family, a tabloid ignited feud pitting her and Kate Middleton against each other has dictated the dialogue between the two royals. Understandably, the rivalry has had a real effect on the pair, and the Kate vs. Meghan narrative is something the women have struggled with.

Kate Middleton And Meghan Markle Have Struggled With Being Pitted Against Each Other

But the two are not at war and never have been. Although there is definitely some competitiveness between their husbands Prince William and Prince Harry. Speaking to People magazine, a source close to the family has insisted that there are no issues between Kate and Meghan.

“What’s challenging is when they are pitted against each other,” the outlet's source said.

“That’s been challenging to both of them. Meghan has her life, Kate has hers.

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‪This evening The Duke and Duchess of Sussex accompanied Her Majesty The Queen and members of @TheRoyalFamily to the annual @RoyalBritishLegion Festival of Remembrance. This special event, which has taken place every year since 1923 at the @RoyalAlbertHall, commemorates all those who have lost their lives in conflicts.‬ * ‪This year's Festival marked the 75th anniversary of a number of crucial battles of 1944, with a particular emphasis on the collaboration and friendship of the British, Commonwealth and Allied armies who fought them. A unique tribute was given to acknowledge those involved both past and present, culminating in a special parade of some of the last surviving veterans who fought and served in 1944.‬ * ‪Their Royal Highnesses, who last year attended their first Festival of Remembrance together, were honoured to once again pay tribute to all casualties of war and remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.‬ ‪#FestivalOfRemembrance ‪#WeWillRememberThem‬ Photo © PA / Royal British Legion

“Meghan is very aware that Kate will be Queen; their roles are very clear,” People's source said, while also noting the two just don't have that much in common.

“Meghan doesn’t fit the mould, while Kate was groomed for this."

The source also noted that Meghan was a “fully formed person” when she joined the royal family, whereas Kate got involved with William in college.

Kate and Meghan’s last joint appearance together without any other members of the royal family was at Wimbledon in July. The duchesses showed a united front at the famous tennis match and enjoyed watching the final together.

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The Duchess of Cambridge, @Wimbledon Patron, and The Duchess of Sussex attended the #Wimbledon 🎾 Ladies' Singles Final today. Well done to Serena Williams and Simona Halep on a fantastic match, and congratulations Simona on your first Wimbledon title! Ahead of the match, The Duchess of Cambridge met junior players Kamilla Bartone, Oksana Selekhmeteva, Polina Kudermetova, and Giulia Morlet at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. 📷PA #WimbledonFinal #Wimbledon2019

The main priority for both woman at the moment is taking care of their children. Meghan is currently believed to be on a six-week break with Harry and the couple will be spending their Christmas (and baby Archie’s first) away from Sandringham and with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland instead. The couple’s spokesperson noted the Queen approved of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision and that other royal family members have taken years off from the royal holiday festivities to be with their other sides of the family.

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