Things are heating up across the pond as King Charles makes a major power move that has left Meghan Markle seething. Word from insiders is that Charles has raised the profile of Kate Middleton to unprecedented new heights, bestowing her with a prestigious new title and high-level responsibilities within the Royal household.
Needless to say, sources say Meghan is none too pleased about Kate's promotion. Just last week, Charles formalized Kate's position as Queen consort by granting her the substantive title of Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This historic honor places her one step below that of a queen consort and is typically only given to the spouse of a future monarch. It signifies Kate will be front and center, supporting Charles and Future King William in all ceremonies and foreign visits as their number two.
But there's more. Charles has also made Kate the hostess and organizer of one of the most important functions in the Royal calendar—the annual white tie diplomatic reception. This sees hundreds of dignitaries flock to Buckingham Palace each year. Now, as Princess of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, sources say Kate will take charge of overseeing everything from seating charts and the guest list to menu planning and entertainment. Basically, she is this year's social chair of what is effectively the party for international VIPs attending the King's State visit program.
As you can imagine, word of Kate's impressive new role and heightened status has not been welcome news for exiled Royal Meghan. Sources share that behind closed doors, she has been voicing scathing complaints about feeling disrespected by these moves. Insiders say Meghan believes it's a purposeful snub intended to diminish her own Royal standing. Since stepping back as a senior working Royal, she reportedly sees it as the monarchy making clear who their real star players are now, without the Americans tagging along.
One Palace aide revealed Meghan said, "This is the final confirmation Charles will never accept her or Harry back into the fold as valued Royals." She's livid that Kate is being promoted above her when they're supposed to have equal status as duchesses. It seems Meghan has become increasingly insecure and jealous as Kate flawlessly assumes patronages and global goodwill tours formerly associated with Diana. The pressure of competing with the perfect princess is weighing heavily on her.
Behind closed doors, sources say all this resentment and competitive animosity between the once close sisters-in-law is understandable given the history, but also it's a petty reminder of why keeping family and business completely separate is so wise for the Windsors.
At this point, Royal experts agree there is no love lost on either side of the Atlantic. Too much baggage has built up between the Cambridge and Sussex wings. Some are now questioning whether competing for status and affection could permanently fracture the next generation of Fab 4 Royals.
In the short term, insiders predict we will see even more very public pot shots from the Sussex camp, blasting perceived slights from the palace. And you can be sure Kate won't lose any sleep responding to rumors of Meghan's wrath behind Palace walls.
Their upcoming appearances for Queen Elizabeth's memorial events promise to garner non-stop headlines as fans parse every glance and greeting for signs of frostiness. Stay tuned right here to Palace Palace for our full coverage of whatever Royal drama may unfold.
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