Meghan Markle reportedly felt overshadowed after Kate Middleton’s Italy visit, which followed the Sussexes’ Australia trip. The Duchess of Sussex was said to view the timing as another royal spotlight issue.
A new source claimed that she felt the Palace quickly shifted attention back to the Princess of Wales. The report also claimed old comparisons resurfaced, especially as Kate was praised as a returning public favorite. The claim turned a scheduling issue into a fresh feud angle.
Meghan Markle feels ‘picked apart’ as Kate Middleton labeled as ‘people’s princess,’ per source
As per the CloserOnline report, Catherine’s visit to Italy reportedly upset the Duchess. The outlet said Catherine had traveled to Northern Italy for an early childhood-focused solo visit. An insider claimed, “From Meghan’s perspective, the timing couldn’t be more obvious.” The source said Harry and Meghan had just returned from Australia after positive coverage. However, the insider claimed Meghan did not believe “for one second” that Catherine’s timing was coincidental.
The source further claimed Meghan saw the trip as part of a wider Palace pattern. The insider said she believed the “royal machine” moved when the Sussexes gained momentum. According to the report, Meghan viewed Catherine’s appearances as “a calculated move” to refocus attention. The source added that Meghan was “sick and tired of it.” Meanwhile, Prince Harry reportedly tried to calm the situation. The insider said Harry noted the Italy visit was likely planned “months ago” under overseas protocol.
CloserOnline also claimed the “Suits” alum still felt affected by years of comparisons with Catherine. The report referenced their last public face-to-face at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022. The outlet said the Australia trip had been widely praised by well-wishers. One insider said Meghan feels “picked apart” and criticized no matter what she does. The source claimed Catherine receives an “automatic wave of praise and goodwill.” The insider also said Meghan felt there was an “unspoken hierarchy” around the royal women. The report added that Catherine was seen as the “golden girl” while Meghan felt exposed.
