Meghan Markle was allegedly told by palace assistants to never drag her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, into ‘idle gossip’.
The claim was recently made by Omid Scobie, royal editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and co-author of the bombing book “Finding Freedom”. Numerous insiders had earlier approached Scobie and co-author Carolyn Durand and set out what led to the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as senior members of the British royal family.
Scobie claims that the couple have long felt that other members of the royal family, such as Middleton and her husband, Prince William, received far more support from palace aides against the British tabloids than they did. However, their outrage ‘came to an end in January 2020’.
At the time, Scobie claimed that Kensington Palace had an urgent request to Markle’s husband, Prince Harry, to sign a statement against an “offensive” newspaper article in which William (39) constantly “bullied” the Sussexes before making a decision. to retire as senior royals.
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‘Well, if we just throw a statement about it now, then maybe KP can finally set the record for me [not making Kate cry]”” Markle, 39, allegedly emailed a palace assistant.
However, one source claims that her request, like many others, is being ignored.
“The Duchess of Cambridge, [Meghan] was said, should never be dragged into an idle gossip, ‘Scobie wrote.
During a two-hour-long narration with Oprah Winfrey that aired Sunday, Markle cleared the air over a persistent rumor that she made Middleton cry before the former American actress’ royal wedding in 2018 to Harry (36).
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Markle told Winfrey, 67, that “the reverse happened.”
“It was a turning point,” Markle admits.
Markle claims that the story that she and the Duchess of Cambridge had a long feud over Middleton crying during the wedding simply ‘did not happen’. Instead, Markle explained that Middleton was upset a few days before the wedding about the flower girl dress her daughter, Princess Charlotte, had to wear.
“It made me cry and hurt my feelings,” Markle explained. “And I thought in the context of all the other things that led to the wedding at the time, that it doesn’t make sense to not just do what everyone else is doing, trying to support.”
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However, Markle noted that the alleged feud that made such media feeds ended almost as quickly as it started thanks to an apology from Middleton.
“It was a very difficult week of the wedding,” Markle explained. “And she was upset about something, but she owned it, and she apologized. And she brought me flowers and a note and apologized. And she did what I would do if I knew that I hurt someone, right to just take responsibility for It. “
According to Scobie, Markle had long encouraged palace aides to set the record as the rumor by the British press increased. She was constantly told that this would not be possible.
“What was hard to come by was blamed for something that not only I did not do, but that also happened to me,” Markle later told Winfrey. “Everyone in the institution knew it was not true …. I do not share the piece about Kate in any way to disrespect her. I think it is really important that people understand the truth. … She is a good person. And I think so much of what I saw is this idea of polarity. If you love me, you do not have to hate her. And if you love her, you do not have to hate me. “
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“It looks like they really want a story of a hero and a villain,” Markle added.
Scobie noted that helpers were helpful to other royal family members in the press speech. He pointed out that officials had even issued a statement denying that Middleton had used Botox in July 2019.
“But both Harry and Meghan felt they did not have access to the same privilege,” he wrote.
Instead, the negative stories only increased as Markle struggled to navigate her role as a senior member of the British royal family. Meanwhile, Middleton was often praised and worshiped as the future queen mate.
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William is second in line to the British throne.
A rep for Middleton did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
In the interview, Markle described that she was so isolated and miserable in the royal family that she had suicidal thoughts, but when she asked for mental health help from the palace’s human resources staff, she was told they could not help not because she’s not a paid employee.
She also said Harry told her there were ‘concerns and conversations’ about the color of her baby’s skin when she was pregnant with Archie.
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Buckingham Palace issued a 60-word statement on Tuesday.
“The whole family is sad to know how challenging Harry and Meghan have been over the past few years,” a statement from the palace told Fox News. “The issues, especially the race, are relevant. Some memories may differ, but they are taken very seriously and will be addressed privately by the family.”
“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be very close family members,” the statement concluded.
Representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not comment when Fox News reached out.
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Harry told Winfrey the royal family cut him off financially in early 2020 after he planned to retire from his roles. But he was able to afford security for his family because of the money left behind by his late mother, Princess Diana.
After Harry and Markle got married in May 2018 in Windsor Castle, the royal family seemed to be welcoming the Duchess of Sussex, a glamorous former TV star. The pair are seen as a fresh young face for the monarchy of an increasingly multicultural nation.
It did not take long before the fairy tale unraveled.
The couple relinquished royal duties last year and eventually settled in California, saying they wanted to escape the racist coverage and unwanted invasion of their privacy by the British media.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently reside in California.
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During the interview, the duke and duchess told that they are expecting a girl who should be this summer.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.