The royal family drama never seems to end, and the latest chapter involves a surprising rift between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton. Sources close to the Duchess of Cambridge report that Pippa Middleton, Kate’s younger sister, has firmly rejected Meghan’s attempts to orchestrate a reconciliation between the two duchesses.
The tension between Meghan and Kate has been simmering for years, ever since Meghan joined the royal family after marrying Prince Harry in 2018. The two women were initially hailed as the new “Fab Four” alongside their husbands, but cracks in their relationship soon began to show. Rumors of a bridesmaids’ dress fitting gone wrong and a disagreement over royal protocol painted a picture of a strained dynamic between the duchesses.
Things came to a head in 2021 when Meghan and Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey aired. In the tell-all, Meghan made several allegations against the royal family, including claims that an unnamed member had expressed concerns about the skin color of her and Harry’s then-unborn son, Archie. While Meghan did not directly accuse Kate of any wrongdoing, the interview was widely seen as a damaging blow to the relationship between the two women.
Now, it appears that Meghan has made a calculated attempt to repair the rift, but her efforts have been rebuffed by Pippa Middleton, Kate’s loyal and protective sister.
According to royal insiders, Meghan reached out to Kate in recent months, suggesting they sit down for a private meeting to clear the air and work towards a reconciliation. However, Pippa, who is known to be fiercely protective of her sister, intervened and made it clear that she would not support any such meeting.
“Pippa was absolutely appalled by Meghan’s suggestion,” a source close to the Middleton family revealed. “She sees Meghan’s olive branch as nothing more than a delusional attempt to manipulate the situation and paint herself as the peacemaker. Pippa has made it crystal clear to Kate that she has her full support in maintaining distance from Meghan.”
The source went on to explain that Pippa believes Meghan’s motives are purely self-serving, with the Duchess of Sussex hoping to use a reconciliation with Kate to rehabilitate her own image and repair her damaged relationship with the royal family.
“Pippa knows that Meghan is only interested in this for the optics,” the insider said. “She doesn’t genuinely care about mending fences with Kate. Pippa sees right through Meghan’s façade and has no interest in being part of any manufactured display of unity.”
It’s worth noting that Pippa and Kate have always enjoyed a close, supportive sisterly bond, which has only strengthened in the wake of the ongoing tensions with Meghan. Pippa is fiercely protective of her elder sister and has made it her mission to shield Kate from further hurt or drama.
“Kate and Pippa are extremely close,” the source explained. “Pippa has been Kate’s rock throughout all of this. She’s not going to let Meghan waltz in and suddenly play the role of peacemaker, especially when Meghan’s own actions have been so damaging to Kate and the rest of the royal family.”
Meghan’s reported attempts to reconcile with Kate are particularly surprising given the Duchess of Sussex’s previous comments about the relationship. In the Oprah interview, Meghan claimed that Kate had made her cry during the infamous bridesmaids’ dress fitting incident, a claim that was later refuted by the palace.
Furthermore, in her recent Netflix docuseries, “Harry & Meghan,” Meghan seemed to double down on her criticism of the royal family, accusing them of having a “large part to play” in the “pain and suffering of women marrying into” the institution.
Given this history, Pippa’s staunch refusal to entertain Meghan’s overtures is perhaps unsurprising. The Middleton sisters appear to have a deep well of trust and loyalty that Meghan has yet to tap into, and Pippa is determined to keep it that way.
This latest development in the ongoing royal drama serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges that come with joining the British royal family. Meghan’s initial struggles to find her footing within the rigid, tradition-bound institution have clearly left lasting scars, both on her and her relationships with the rest of the Firm.
As the dust continues to settle, it remains to be seen whether Meghan will make any further attempts to bridge the gap with Kate, or if Pippa’s unwavering support for her sister will ultimately prevail. One thing is certain, however: the royals’ ability to maintain a united front in the face of ongoing turmoil will be crucial in determining the future direction of the monarchy.
In the meantime, the world will continue to watch with bated breath as this captivating saga unfolds, a testament to the enduring fascination with the lives of the British royal family.
