Meghan Markle 'furious' over claims she's 'copying Kate Middleton' with Netflix move
She "doesn’t want to compete or copy" Princess of Wales, it is claimed
A reportedly “furious” Meghan Markle is said to have insisted Kate Middleton “doesn’t own Christmas” amid claims the Duchess of Sussex has been copying the Princess of Wales.
Royal family supporters have recently picked up on supposed similarities between Meghan and Kate in the trailer for the upcoming second season of With Love, Meghan. The duchess drew comparisons as she appeared to “emulated Kate’s style”, including wearing a crimson jumper believed to be almost identical to one belonging to her brother-in-law’s wife.
However, such accusations have caused outrage on the Sussexes’ side, according to a glossy mag. And any suggestion that Meghan should try and take the festive limelight from Kate Middleton has reportedly provoked fury.
Has Meghan Markle been ‘copying’ Kate Middleton?
As part of the second season of With Love, Meghan, a Christmas-themed episode will air.
One installment will invite viewers to “join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration”.
However, OK! reports some royal observers have accused Meghan of muscling in on Kate’s territory. That’s because the Princess of Wales has hosted four annual Together at Christmas carol services in recent years.
However, the same publication reckons Meghan feels “furious” over comparisons.
‘There are always going to be comparisons’
An unnamed source is reported to have said: “Meghan is furious that people are accusing her of copying Kate, because Kate doesn’t ‘own’ Christmas. There are always going to be comparisons, but Meghan has a business that she needs to make a success of.”
Meghan Markle is furious that people are accusing her of copying Kate Kate Middleton.
They continued: “The Kate versus Meghan chatter started almost as soon as Meghan joined the family, and it’s not going to stop, but Meghan doesn’t want to compete or copy Kate.”
A ‘branding opportunity’?
Meanwhile, it seems podcaster and royal commentator Kinsey Schofield might think the Sussexes have indeed shown a “pattern of choosing moments” that risk overshadowing other royal occasions. But will that include Christmas?
The royal observer claimed: “It’s become so noticeable it was reported recently that Harry had offered to share his schedule with the family as an ‘olive branch’ to avoid competing in the future.”
Additionally, Prince Harry faced criticism in some quarters earlier this year for appearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London as King Charles began a state visit to Italy. It was also a few days away from the king and Queen Camilla’s 20th wedding anniversary.
And the release of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare in paperback also occurred as his father and Camilla embarked on a tour in Australia in late 2024.
Ms Schofield reportedly added: “Catherine’s carol concert is about unity, love, and hope. She arrives with her family, with a sense of togetherness and faith.
“In contrast, Meghan’s Christmas special feels more like a branding opportunity. She’s timed product launches from her lifestyle line, As Ever, to coincide with the release.”
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