Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton: A Royal Bond Beyond Comparison Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Were Pitted Against Each Other

Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton: A Royal Bond Beyond Comparison

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Were Pitted Against Each Other

Why the Royal Comparison Game Falls Flat

Since the day Meghan Markle stepped into the royal family, the media has been quick to set her up in a rivalry with Kate Middleton. But here's the thing—neither woman seems to be buying into it. "What’s challenging is when they are pitted against each other," a source told People. "That’s been challenging to both of them. Meghan has her life, Kate has hers." The insider also explained that there is no competition between the royals. They're focused on their own paths, not on trying to outshine each other.

Meghan Markle Kate Middleton
Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

Roles That Define, Not Divide

According to sources, Meghan is well aware that Kate will one day become Queen, and their roles are crystal clear. "Meghan doesn’t fit the mold, while Kate was groomed for this," the source revealed. These days, both the Duchess of Sussex, 38, and the Duchess of Cambridge, 37, are focused on their roles as mothers. The former actress shares little Archie, now 6 months old, with Prince Harry, while Kate is busy raising three kids—Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 1—with husband Prince William. Parenthood has given them a shared purpose that goes beyond public perception.

A Growing Bond Between the Duchesses

There’s a sense that Meghan and Kate’s relationship is strengthening, as one royal insider told People. "They have more in common now," the source noted. This bond could grow even stronger, especially since Meghan is considering expanding her family by giving Archie a sibling. The idea of building a close-knit family unit seems to be at the forefront of her mind.

Read also:
  • The Ultimate Guide To Deep Hot Linking Unlocking The Power Of The Digital World
  • Meghan Markle Kate Middleton
    James Marsh/BPI/Shutterstock

    A royal family insider exclusively told Closer Weekly that Meghan and Harry aren’t wasting any time thinking about baby number two. "Just weeks after Archie was born [Meghan] told those close to her that she wanted to have another child in 2020!" the source shared. "She’d love to

    Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Were Pitted Against Each Other
    Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Were Pitted Against Each Other

    Details

    Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle - the Duchesses' friendship in
    Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle - the Duchesses' friendship in

    Details

    Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Reportedly Hate Being Pitted Against
    Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Reportedly Hate Being Pitted Against

    Details