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Kate Middleton Was 'Never Particularly Warm' Toward Meghan Markle

kate middleton was never warm toward meghan markle
Source: MEGA

Jan. 10 2024, Published 10:49 a.m. ET

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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle might've shared the duchess title, but the royal wives never seemed to find common ground. Although the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex haven't been seen together in over a year, some critics wonder if they will reconcile for the sake of their husbands.

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kate middleton was never warm toward meghan markle
Source: MEGA

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton fought over bridesmaid dresses.

"They were never friends in the first place," Charlotte Griffiths said on GB News when asked if the ladies will reunite publicly. "I think Kate could probably put on a good show if she had to."

Meghan and Kate famously fought over Princess Charlotte's bridesmaid's dress during the Duchess of Sussex's wedding, and the British press often compared the two. Despite their lack of compatibility, Meghan and Kate put aside their differences to honor Queen Elizabeth at her 2022 funeral.

"A bit like when the Queen died, they had to walk around the crowds together," the royal editor continued. "That wasn't too convincing, but she might be able to do a more convincing double act if it came to it many years down the line, and they ended up doing a royal engagement together again."

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Source: MEGA

Meghan Markle called her in-laws 'formal.'

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In the series Harry & Meghan, the Suits star discussed the awkward introduction she had with the Princess of Wales after the duchess attempted to embrace her before forming a relationship.

“I was a hugger and have always been a hugger. I didn’t realize that that was really jarring for a lot of Brits,” Meghan recalled. “I guess I started to understand very quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside.”

Griffiths referenced the confession in her analysis of Kate's opinion of Meghan.

"I think Catherine was quite cool toward Meghan and never particularly warm to her," she continued. "But Meghan didn't give her any leeway for that. Meghan expected a hug on their first meeting, and turned up with no shoes on."

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kate middleton was never warm toward meghan markle
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Meghan Markle was once seen as the future of the monarchy.

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Kate is rumored be disappointed in the pair's antics, but a source previously revealed the mom-of-three isn't thinking about the ongoing schism. OK! previously reported Kate and Prince William will continue to prioritize their duties and household instead of mending things with their American in-law.

“She’s moved on and William has too,” a source told an outlet. “She’s very focused on what matters going forward. They aren’t looking back."

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kate middleton was never warm toward meghan markle
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Meghan Markle's last royal event was Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

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In Prince Harry 's memoir, Spare, the Duke of Sussex described Kate as "the sister I've never had and always wanted," but their connection quickly changed after Kate and William struggled to embrace his spouse.

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