Meghan Markle is said to be seething after learning that Prince William played a key role in a palace decision that has hit close to home for her.
The Duchess of Sussex was recently referred to as a private citizen, alongside her husband Prince Harry, in an official statement issued from King Charles's office. Now, insiders claim it was William — not just the King — who pushed hardest for that wording to be included.
According to a source who spoke to Closer, the Prince and Princess of Wales were reportedly behind much of the messaging in the palace's latest statement. The insider suggested that William and Kate still feel let down by how Harry and Meghan handled their return to the UK, and that years of tension have left them unwilling to simply trust the couple again. Rather than introducing anything new, the statement is being described as William's way of quietly setting boundaries before the Sussexes make any further moves.
The same source claims Meghan is far from pleased about being sidelined this way. She reportedly has no plans to sit back and let the palace — especially William and Kate — push her to the margins or treat her as though she no longer matters. Sources close to the situation say she intends to hold her ground.
Tensions between the two royal households have simmered for years, and this latest development suggests the rift is nowhere near healing. Whether Meghan responds publicly or keeps her frustration behind closed doors remains to be seen, but insiders say this latest chapter has only deepened the divide between the Sussexes and the Waleses.
Key Takeaways
- Meghan Markle is reportedly angry after being labelled a "private citizen" in a palace statement.
- Sources claim Prince William was a major driving force behind that statement.
- William and Kate reportedly still feel betrayed by how Harry and Meghan handled their UK return.
- Meghan is said to be determined not to let the palace push her aside.
- The report signals ongoing, unresolved tension between the Sussexes and the Waleses.
