In Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, Spare, the royal did not hold back in sharing fresh insights about his life within the royal orbit. Among the revelations, Harry shed light on the relationship between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, exposing a period of hostility between the two women.
It has been widely reported in the past that Meghan allegedly made Kate cry on the day of her wedding, due to the flower girls’ outfits. However, Meghan refuted these claims, suggesting that it was, in fact, Kate who caused her tears. The tension between Meghan and Kate was evident even before this incident, and Harry revealed another instance in his book where Kate retaliated against Meghan.
It seems that during Meghan’s wedding, Princess Charlotte, who was supposed to be a flower girl, became emotional due to a dress fitting issue. An angry Kate reportedly phoned Meghan, resulting in Harry finding his soon-to-be-wife “sobbing on the floor.” This incident showcased the distress Meghan experienced during this period.
While Meghan and Kate didn’t initially become the best of friends, they also weren’t enemies at the start of their relationship. Despite the underlying tension, many held hope that they would eventually connect and develop a bond. However, Meghan hasn’t been vocal about her relationship with Kate, and the recent revelations have further strained their connection.
In a documentary produced by Harry and Meghan for Netflix, Meghan shared her first encounter with Kate, which she hoped would have had more positive results. Meghan recalled meeting Kate for dinner, wearing ripped jeans and being barefoot. She quickly realized the formality that permeated the royal family and found it surprising.
Following their royal wedding, Harry and Meghan temporarily resided at Kensington Palace, which was also where William and Kate lived. However, tensions quickly escalated, and the relationship between the two couples deteriorated. This happened for various reasons, including Meghan’s struggle to fit into the established hierarchy of the royal family.
One significant incident that contributed to the strain was Kate’s offer to take the first photographs of Archie, Meghan and Harry’s son. However, Meghan declined and expressed her desire to hire a professional photographer instead. This gesture from Kate was seen as extraordinary, but it highlighted the underlying tension between the two women.
The relationship between Meghan and several members of the royal family remains tense. Kate Middleton was one particular person with whom Meghan had difficulty from the beginning, and vice versa. While they weren’t initially enemies, they also didn’t have the bond that Meghan had hoped for.
Amid the strain between Meghan and Kate, tensions heightened in the days leading up to Harry and Meghan’s wedding. Meghan revealed in an interview with Oprah that Kate made her cry on the day of the wedding, contradicting prior tabloid reports. Kate apologized and showed remorse by bringing flowers and a card to Meghan.
The strained relationship between Meghan and Kate continued, and they barely communicated even during the burial of Queen Elizabeth. In Spare, Harry disclosed private messages from 2018 that shed light on the events between Kate and Meghan. The text messages revealed Kate’s frustrations with the bridesmaid dresses, which led to Meghan’s emotional state.
Despite the controversies surrounding the book, it has already become a massive success. On its first day, Spare sold 1.4 million copies across different formats, making it the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever. While the contents of the book have dominated media attention, the British royal family has refrained from commenting.
However, some polls suggest that Harry’s popularity in Britain has declined, and his actions have not been well-received by the general public. Nonetheless, Spare’s success demonstrates the widespread interest in Prince Harry’s life and revelations.
