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Meghan Markle Knows She's Being Pitted Against Kate Middleton

EntertainmentPublished Nov 26, 2019
By Nicole Fabian-Weber
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When Meghan Markle first started dating Prince Harry, it seemed as if she and Kate Middleton got on famously. In fact, in addition to there being a number of reports about how well the women got along, the duchesses were even photographed together at various events. Then, in a bizarre turn of events, the media suddenly made it seem as though Kate and Meghan were arch enemies. Why? What happened?!

Actually, Meghan has a theory ...

According to a new report, Meghan knows she's being pitted against Kate Middleton by the media, and perhaps, inadvertently, the royal family.-placeholder
According to a new report, Meghan knows she's being pitted against Kate Middleton by the media, and perhaps, inadvertently, the royal family.
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According to a new report, Meghan knows she's being pitted against Kate Middleton by the media, and perhaps, inadvertently, the royal family.

An insider recently told People that Meghan and Kate are "on different paths" as their roles in the royal family are different. 

"Meghan is very aware that Kate will be queen; their roles are very clear," the source said. "Meghan doesn’t fit the mold while Kate was groomed for this. What’s challenging is when they are pitted against each other. That’s been challenging to both of them. Meghan has her life, Kate has hers."

The source also went on to say that Meghan and Kate never wanted things to be this way.-placeholder
The source also went on to say that Meghan and Kate never wanted things to be this way.
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The source also went on to say that Meghan and Kate never wanted things to be this way.

According to the insider, neither Meghan nor Kate ever intended on competing with each other, and instead, were more focused on their families. As the story goes, though, unfortunately, somehow the women wound up being pitted against one another in the media. 

(Who could forget the story about how Meghan reportedly "made Kate cry" during her wedding preparations. Peshaw.)

Also, there's the whole royal responsibility thing. Meghan and Harry have a lot more wiggle room than William and Kate, which can make for unbalanced comparisons.-placeholder
Also, there's the whole royal responsibility thing. Meghan and Harry have a lot more wiggle room than William and Kate, which can make for unbalanced comparisons.
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Also, there's the whole royal responsibility thing. Meghan and Harry have a lot more wiggle room than William and Kate, which can make for unbalanced comparisons.

People are constantly trying to compare the Sussexes to the Cambridges, but the fact is, they really can't be compared because Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to be King of England and Queen Consort. Meghan and Harry don't have quite as many responsibilities as William and Kate. 

In other words, when people were up in arms about how Meghan and Harry won't be attending Christmas at Sandringham this year, it's important to keep in mind, Harry is pretty far down on the line of succession. 

Harry and Meghan are trying to "carve out a different sort of public life and reset the rules,” the insider told People, adding: "William and Kate toe the line, maybe because they have to, but Harry and Meghan are saying no [to Christmas]."

Although it's certainly an antiquated drag that Meghan and Kate have been made out to be enemies, at least they're aware of what's happening.-placeholder
Although it's certainly an antiquated drag that Meghan and Kate have been made out to be enemies, at least they're aware of what's happening.
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Although it's certainly an antiquated drag that Meghan and Kate have been made out to be enemies, at least they're aware of what's happening.

Hopefully after Harry and Meghan's six-week break from the limelight, the media will find something better than a bogus feud between the duchesses to report on.

Fingers and toes crossed.

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