Meghan Markle is not close with Princess Kate, with one royal expert suggesting the Duchess of Sussex was “jealous” of her sister-in-law.

Meghan’s Alleged Jealousy of Kate Middleton Explained

Author Ingrid Seward believes Meghan Markle may have felt “incredibly envious” of Kate Middleton and her close relationship with Prince Harry. In his memoir Spare, Harry spoke fondly of Kate, calling her “the sister I’ve never had and always wanted.”

Seward noted that Harry seemed to adore Kate and spent significant time with her at Kensington Palace. Relationship expert Louella Alderson has also shared insights into why Meghan might have envied the Princess of Wales, shedding light on the dynamic between the two royal women.

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Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, she said: “It’s likely that Meghan felt a sense of competition with Kate. She seems to have a competitive streak and enjoys being in the spotlight.

“The constant media attention and comparisons being made between the two women may have added to the feelings of competition. No matter how secure and confident one may be, being compared to someone else on a regular basis can be challenging. Kate is adored by the public, which may have caused Meghan to feel like she had to live up to a certain standard.”

She suggested this sense of competition could have translated into jealousy. Louella suggested: “Seeing Harry’s close relationship with Kate could have triggered feelings of envy and insecurity for Meghan, making her feel like she had to compete for his attention and affection.”

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Louella added: “Constant competition and comparison with someone, especially when they are close family, can create a toxic dynamic and make it difficult for two people to have a genuine connection. It’s possible that Meghan’s jealousy towards Kate could have contributed to any deeper issues between the two sisters-in-law.

“In the end, it’s vital to remember that both women are human, with their own fears and flaws that may have influenced their connection. There are certainly many intricacies and complexity to Kate and Meghan’s relationship that we may never fully comprehend, but it is not surprising that envy played a factor in their dynamic.

Her remarks came after Ingrid Seward told The Telegraph: “I believe Meghan must have been really envious and then jealous of Kate. Meghan, according to reports, once dreamed of becoming a princess and living in Windsor Castle. Instead, there’s William and Kate with this lovely mansion, and they’re stuck in Nottingham Cottage.”

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