Kate Middleton sought to 'keep Meghan away from her' during UK visit, expert claims

Prince William and Kate Middleton may be known around the world, but they’re trying to make life as normal as possible for their three children.

The New Royals,” on the reasons why Kate Middleton blossomed in an aristocratic environment — while sister-in-law Meghan Markle chose to resign her royal duties with husband Prince Harry and relocate to the US.Middleton, 40 has officially been a part of the royal family since she wedded Prince William, 40, in April 2011. Throughout their decade of marriage, the Princess of Wales solidified her place as a significant member of the Firm. Markle, 41, on the other hand, has had a rougher go of royal life.

A new book is providing insight into the alleged drama between Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. New excerpts from royal insider Valentine Low's new book "Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown," claim that Markle became "obsessed" with the palace disputing any reports of division between them.  In 2018, when Markle was preparing to marry into the royal family, British media ran rampant with the narrative that Markle had made Middleton cry at a dress fitting.

For Katie Nicholl, it’s easy to see why Kate Middleton, the new Princess of Wales, was successful in navigating royal life while Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle struggled. Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent has written a new book titled, "The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown," which explores the lives of those who are now leading the house of Windsor. In it, she details how Kate managed to thrive as a member of the British royal family while Markle ultimately stepped back with her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

Meghan Markle was allegedly “obsessed” with getting the royal family to clarify her supposed feud with Kate Middleton — way back before she and hubby Prince Harry stepped back from their royal duties. At least, so goes the reporting found in a brand new excerpt from a new book about the British royal family!

seen crying during a bridesmaids’ dress fitting for Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry.However, in a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired last March, Markle claimed the image portrayed quite the opposite of the truth — that it was the then-Duchess of Cambridge who made her bawl.Valentine Low’s new book, “Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown,” out Thursday, says that Markle was adamant on the truth coming out about that incident.The Duchess of Sussex was seemingly frantic for the palace to “put something out” that denied the rift between the sisters-in-law.“The truth is that, after the dress fitting, Meghan had become obsessed with trying to persuade the palace press office to put something out denying the story,” Low writes, according to excerpts of the book.In the Winfrey interview, “Meghan went further than denying the Kate-in-tears story, however. Instead, she said, the reverse had happened.

For the past two weeks, the country has been united in grief after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II – never more clear to see than at the sombre occasion of Her Majesty’s funeral. The poignancy of seeing the royal family come together in their mourning has been deeply moving for fans, particularly in the case of William and Kate, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan.The foursome have been plagued by drama over recent years, following Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back as working royals – a decision that’s been littered with bombshell interviews, including that infamous 2021 Oprah tell-all, in which Meghan alleged that Kate made her cry in the run-up to her wedding.But the Queen’s death has reunited the family, and a royal insider tells heat that Kate and Meghan, in particular, have put the drama behind them for the sake of the late Queen, their father-in-law, the new King, and their husbands.“Kate and Meghan are being cordial towards each other,” we’re told.

Amongst the wreaths on Queen Elizabeth’s coffin were handwritten notes for the late monarch penned by Prince William and Kate Middleton.

At the Queen's funeral today when the procession arrived in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, there appeared to be a bit of confusion over the seating arrangements. Following the late monarch's historic state funeral at Westminster Abbey, Her Majesty's coffin was taken to Windsor up the Long Walk as thousands of mourners gathered outside to pay their respects before a televised committal service.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton made sentimental fashion statements at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral services on Monday, offering subtle throwbacks to happier times.The Duchess of Sussex joined her husband for services in remembrance of Her Majesty, wearing an all-black cape dress that offered a nod to the late monarch's 92nd birthday celebration. The Stella McCartney design -- which Meghan paired with a wide-brimmed black hat, black tights and heels — is actually a version of the same navy dress that Meghan previously wore to a televised concert at London's Royal Albert Hall for late monarch's birthday in 2018, the year that she wedPrince Harry.Of course, Meghan accessorized the look with the pearl and diamond drop earrings that Queen Elizabeth had gifted her during their first solo outing together that same year.The Princess of Wales, meanwhile, arrived to Westminster Abbey — where she and William tied the knot in 2011 -- in a  black Alexander McQueen coat dress with a black hat and veil and black suede pumps.

Prince William made an unmistakable gesture to Prince Harry during Monday's funeral for their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at St. George's Chapel. While settling in for the committal service, William clearly waved to Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, inviting them to come and be seated with him, Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Some members of the royal family looked so somber as Queen Elizabeth‘s coffin was transported out of Westminster Abbey and brought to Wellington Arch after her funeral on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was an emotional day for the royal family and the world beyond. On Monday, the members of the royal family took the global stage to say one final farewell to the longest reigning British monarch, who died on Sept.

state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen walking behind Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as they made their way to their seats for the service. The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at the funeral as Prince Harry participated in the procession with Prince William behind the queen's coffin as it was moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore the pearl and diamond drop earrings gifted to her by the late British monarch during their 2018 outing together. She paired the meaningful accessories with a wide-brimmed hat, black cape dress and heels.

Kate Middleton is honoring the late Queen Elizabeth II. Prince William and Kate appeared formally in their new roles as the Prince and Princess of Wales for the late monarch's funeral on Monday, with their new titles granted by King Charles III after Her Majesty died on Sept. 8.Joining the Princess of Wales were her and William's two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Kate, 40, arrived in Westminster Abbey in an all black coat dress with a matching topper.

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, Kate Middleton, staring out from the car—dressed in black, a netted veil framing her bright blue eyes, a demure mask, given it was held at the heights of the pandemic when funeral numbers were limited to 30 mourners—and sheathed in pearls was one of the most famous photographs to be taken at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021 (discounting that picture of the lonesome Queen at the end of a pew in Windsor Castle).The four strand pearl choker—first lent to Kate for the queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017—was a nod to her grandmother-in-law, but also Prince Philip and his marriage and service to the queen. Pearls, too, were a significant choice: they are often considered the royal choice for ‘mourning jewelry’—in a tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria’s era.