A Look at Meghan Markle’s Complicated Relationships With Fellow Celebs

Former actress Meghan Markle joined the British royal family and became the Duchess of Sussex when she tied the knot with Prince Harry in 2018. Now one of the most famous faces in the world, Meghan has a history in show business behind her.

From her time in Hollywood to becoming a royal, Meghan has met some of the world’s biggest celebrities. However, it doesn’t always go well and she sometimes leaves a bad taste in their mouths. Here’s the scoop on Meghan’s complex relationships with other celebs. 

Meghan Markle and Pippa Middleton

On the outside, it looks like Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s younger sister Pippa have a good relationship, but the pair have been the subject of constant feud rumors. Before Meghan and Prince Harry became an item, the media was rooting for the Prince and Pippa to get together. This is probably where all the alleged bad blood between the two Sussexes came from.  

Although adored by their fans, Meghan and Pippa reportedly don’t get along. This resentment might have something to do with the feud between Meghan and Kate. And in such a situation, it is expected that Pippa would, of course, take sides with her sister.

Feeling Pushed Off

While it was widely reported in the media that Pippa is strongly in support of her sister, other reports imply that the stories from behind closed doors paint a different picture. The sources suggest that Pippa resents the time she spends--or has to spend--with Meghan Markle.

She also feels like she was being pushed off. It's no secret that Pippa and Kate are inseparable and have always had a close sisterly bond, but are they still as close as they used to be? Well, that isn't exactly known.

Meghan Markle and Katy Perry

The royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drew millions of viewers from around the world and is still being talked about today. While most people expressed their love for the gorgeous bride, not everyone shared the same sentiment. 

It seemed like pop star Katy Perry wasn't all that impressed. When asked to give her thoughts on the wedding, Katy criticized the Givenchy dress Meghan wore, saying she should have had "one more fitting," and compared it to that of Kate from her 2011 nuptials. It appears Meghan was less than pleased with that comment.

Picking a Side

Apparently, Katy’s comments about the Duchess’ Big Day didn’t end with the bride’s dress. She went further to compare Meghan’s wedding to that of her sister-in-law, which is something many people have been guilty of doing in times past. 

Since Meghan stepped into the picture, she has constantly been compared to Kate in every way, from her looks right down to the minutest details of her wedding. When Katy gave her two cents about the union, she noted that “Kate, Kate won, Kate won.”

Meghan Markle and Wendy Williams

If you often watch American television, then you’re probably familiar with popular talk show host Wendy Williams. Since 2008, she has hosted the nationally syndicated show The Wendy Williams Show and has become a sort of expert on relationship and love matters. 

Though fans looked forward to Wendy and Meghan getting along just fine, that did not happen. It remains unclear when exactly the relationship between them went south, but rumors have it that Wendy hasn’t been a fan of the Duchess since around 2017.

A Random Princess

During an episode of the Wendy Williams Show back in 2017, Wendy told her audience that Meghan had once applied for a job at her studio. But rather than refer to the Duchess by her name she, for whatever reason, decided to call Meghan “a random princess.” 

Ever since, Wendy has made no attempt to hide the fact that she doesn’t see the former actress and Deal or No Deal alum as someone who has any place in the British Royal Family. Before that episode, Wendy had mostly been on Meghan’s side, but for some reason, all that seemed to change after Meghan got the ring.

Meghan Markle and Erin Foster

Daughter of songwriter David Foster, Erin Foster is well known in the entertainment world as a comedian. She often showcases her comedy skills on her social media channels, and in 2017, received backlash after posting an old photo of Meghan shortly after she got engaged to Prince Harry.

Erin posted a photo on her Instagram of Meghan Markle on the set of Deal or No Deal with the words "Never Forget" written across it. It was obvious to fans that it was a swipe at Meghan’s past. But that wasn’t the end of Erin’s tirade, there was more to come.

A Fairytale Story

Meghan Markle has not had an easy climb to fame as it may seem. The Duchess worked her way up from the very bottom rungs of the ladder without the backing of rich or famous parents. Nonetheless, some people have questioned Meghan's motives, one of whom is Erin Foster.

After she posted the photo of Meghan on Deal or No Deal, the performer shared another photo of the Duchess on the popular game show, but this time the inscription on the briefcase read, “This briefcase is filled with my plans to be famous.”

Meghan Markle and Kate Hawkesby

Many people across the world have their own opinions about Meghan Markle, but most of them have never actually met the Duchess in person, just like Kate Hawkesby. However, this hasn't stopped the New Zealand radio announcer and TV presenter from drawing her own conclusions and sharing them with the world.

Kate Hawkesby has stated in one of her columns that she doesn’t trust the Duchess and believes she had ulterior motives for marrying Prince Harry. Interestingly, Kate has never actually met Meghan.“I have a THING about Meghan Markle,” she wrote. “I don’t trust her. It’s a theory based on nothing more than gut instinct. It’s the vibe. Here’s the thing though: she feels fake. Opportunistic, like she’s there for the wrong reasons.”

Ulterior Motives

It remains unclear where Kate got the idea from that Meghan has ulterior motives. It was probably birthed after she heard the story surrounding Meghan and Harry’s first date. Kate just found it difficult to believe that Meghan actually didn’t know who Prince Harry was before they went on their blind date. 

After all, he’s one of the most famous men in the world from arguably the most influential family in the world as well. Moreover, the radio personality seems to believe that Meghan is going against many of the royal family’s traditions and history.

Meghan and Thomas Markle Jr.

The British royal family is clearly a close-knit one, but such a strong bond is obviously lacking in the Markle family. The media has been filled with stories about Meghan’s estranged family, and many people have been interested in knowing the relatives she’s cut ties with from her father’s side of the family. 

With interest now on them, several of her relatives stepped up to speak about the Duchess. One of the most vocal was her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., who penned a ruthless open letter to Prince Harry trying to warn him off marrying Meghan.

Cancel the Wedding

In his open letter, Thomas Markle Jr. advised the Prince to reconsider his decision to marry Meghan Markle. He pointed out that his half-sister had become intoxicated with fame and fortune and allowed being in the spotlight to corrupt her character. 

Markle Jr. specifically suggested that Meghan’s career in Hollywood had made her “jaded, shallow, [and] conceited.” Prince Harry ignored the letter and its advice, of course, and carried on with the wedding, but it still left fans questioning the former actress.

Meghan Markle and Katie Hopkins

Media commentator Katie Hopkins is known for being outspoken and controversial and is one of the many critics of Meghan Markle. This newspaper columnist has had lots to say about Meghan since she and Prince Harry became an item. 

Over the years, Katie’s comments have sparked outrage across social media and she has burned so many bridges that people are beginning to wonder if she has any left. She has been extremely vocal about her dislike for the Duchess, and once referred to her as “the budget Princess Di.”

Comparing Meghan And Kate

There’s this extreme obsession that Kate Hopkins seems to have for Meghan Markle, and the infamous columnist hardly passes on an opportunity to dish out her opinions about the Duchess and bash her. On the day of the royal wedding, while others were enjoying the ceremony and adoring the couple, Katie was busy finding faults.

She took to Twitter to compare the bride of the day with her sister-in-law. Katie posted a side-by-side photo of Meghan and Kate in their wedding gowns with the comment, “No competition. You can’t buy class.”

Meghan Markle and Samantha Markle

Beyond question, some of Meghan Markle’s biggest critics have been members of her own family. Her half-sister Samantha Markle has had plenty to speak with the media about Meghan and how she really feels about her. It’s safe to say that Samantha isn’t too happy with her half-sister’s new fortune.

She has often labeled Meghan the “Duchess of Nonsense,” and also suggests that Meghan has sidelined her family since becoming the world-famous wife of Prince Harry and part of the British royal family.

She Has Been Unhappy

Samantha Markle has mostly been speaking out about her strained relationship with her half-sister because she has not been happy with some of her actions. She hated the way the Markle family was being portrayed in the media, and several times unleashed cutting comments against Meghan and her brother-in-law, Prince Harry.

Following Meghan and Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah, Samantha hit out at Meghan, saying she needed to see a counselor and she felt sorry for Harry. Samantha has since apologized to Meghan for her actions, but it appears the Duchess isn’t having any of it. That has only added more fuel to Samantha’s fury and she has since labeled her half-sister as a social climber.

Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie

While Meghan Markle has received a lot of criticism from her biological family, things have also been tense between her and members of the royal family. On the outside, it appears the Duchess fit in perfectly in her new home but that’s far from reality.

Matter of fact, Meghan and Princess Eugenie have reportedly fallen out. This was first brought to light after it was reported that Eugenie had to move her 2017 wedding date back because Meghan wanted to get married first.

Her Big Day

Princess Eugenie had grown up with her cousins Prince William and Prince Harry taking precedence, but she wanted her nuptials to be all about her. Plans were already in place, and a source revealed that she and her beau Jack Brooksbank, were “keen to tie the knot quickly.”

But everything had to change when Meghan and Prince Harry announced that they wanted their wedding to come earlier in 2018. In addition to that, it’s been rumored that Meghan stole the spotlight from Eugenie’s October nuptials by announcing her pregnancy to the family.

Meghan Markle and Trevor Engelson

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry look like a perfect match and it’s hard to imagine them with anyone else, but Harry isn’t Meghan’s first husband. Before meeting the Prince, Meghan was once married to someone else named Trevor Engelson. 

The pair was going quite strong before their relationship hit the rocks. They started dating back in 2004 and after six years together, got engaged in 2010. The following year they had their wedding, but soon after, their love began to fade. It was reported that their marriage didn’t end amicably and Trevor wasn’t pleased to hear that Meghan had moved on with Harry.

She Returned the Ring

Details surrounding the marriage and the eventual crash remain sketchy but royal biographer Andrew Morton shared some details he was able to dig up over the years. According to him, Trevor only found out his wife was done with the marriage after she sent her wedding ring back to him via mail.

Prior to that, he received no warning she was going to divorce him and he wasn’t expecting it. According to sources, one of the reasons for their breakup was that their relationship was long-distance. Meghan was working in Toronto, Canada, at the time filming Suits while Trevor stayed back in Los Angeles.

Meghan Markle and Thomas Markle Sr.

It’s common knowledge to fans of the royals that Meghan always had a complicated relationship with her family, but it appears things between her and her father, Thomas Markle Sr., have become more strained in the past few years. The is because Meghan has been estranged from her father since she started making headlines.

There have also been claims that Thomas wasn’t in Meghan’s life much while she was growing up though they had a cordial relationship. Thomas had in the past publicly denied those accusations but his daughter has maintained that she had to find her own way in life.

Missed the Wedding

Controversy trailed Meghan Markle’s royal wedding, chief of which was the fact that her father was nowhere to be seen at the ceremony. Of all the members of her family, he was one of few to have received an invite but he was eventually absent on the big day.

Before the nuptials, he was caught up in a web of lies. One was that he had received money from the paparazzi in exchange for posing for shots of him buying a wedding suit. Ultimately it was reported that he would miss the wedding because he had to undergo heart surgery.

Meghan Markle and Ninaki Priddy

It seems one of the biggest problems people have with Meghan Markle is the fact that she’s in a much better place now than where she used to be. They just have a hard time accepting that. One of the people who has issues with it is Meghan’s childhood best friend, Ninaki Priddy. 

Meghan and Ninaki went to school together and in 1996, when Meghan was 15, took a trip to England together where they posed for photos in front of Buckingham Palace. Meghan and Ninaki are no longer friends.

Not Surprised at All

Prince Harry announcing American actress Meghan Markle as his soon-to-be bride came as a surprise to many, but not everyone was so stumped. According to Meghan’s old friend Ninaki Priddy, becoming a royal was something her former best friend had always dreamed of.      

She recalled the trip to Europe back in the ‘90s and their visit to the Queen’s fancy residence. According to Priddy, Meghan had become fixated on being a royal and had thoughts of becoming “Princess Diana 2.0.” It looks like Meghan’s big dreams eventually came true.

Meghan Markle and Cory Vitiello

Many people assume that Meghan Markle had been single for a while before her blind date with Prince Harry but that wasn’t the case. She was in a two-year relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello before meeting Harry. It’s unclear why they broke up but their relationship ended in May of 2016. 

Meghan and Cory met at his Toronto restaurant and, according to many of their friends, the pair were inseparable. It looked like they would spend the rest of their lives together, but of course, that’s not what happened.

High-Profile Connections

Sources close to Meghan revealed that it was actually Cory who introduced her to his friends in high places. It was these bigwigs that eventually linked Meghan up with Prince Harry for their blind date, which didn't work out well for Cory.

Cory was astounded when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that they got engaged while they were cooking chicken, as he was the owner of a chicken restaurant. He even posted a video on Instagram of chickens roasting and captioned it "Never gets old."

Meghan Markle and Camilla Parker Bowles

Meghan Markle has certainly ruffled a lot of feathers over the years, from family members to celebs and even royals. One of the royals who weren't too happy with Prince Harry's American fiance was his stepmom, Camilla Parker Bowles.

It was reported that Camilla made no attempt to hide the fact that she didn't like Meghan Markle joining the family because she was American, a former Hollywood actress, and someone who wasn't of noble descent. It has also been said that she spoke ill of Meghan to friends of the royal family.

A Shame to the Throne

That wasn't all Camilla did, though. To her, Meghan was undeserving of her royal title. It is believed that she told everyone that cared to listen that Prince Harry’s fiance was an embarrassment to the British throne and doesn’t have a place in the distinguished royal family. 

Camilla also reportedly stated that the wedding would never have happened had she been queen when the pair got together. She was also very upset when she learned that Meghan’s ring contains two of Princess Diana’s diamonds.

Meghan Markle and the Queen

At a time it looked like Meghan Markle was doing all she could to earn the love and approval of the royal family. For a while, it seemed it was working and all was well between the Duchess and her new family, but she and Harry soon shocked the world when they announced that they would be stepping away from their royal roles. 

Though many people understood their decision, according to some reports, the Queen was disappointed that they wanted to resign--especially as she had asked them not to go public with the news for a while.

Meghan Markle and Daniel Radcliffe

It isn’t known whether Meghan Markle and Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe have ever met in person, but the actor hasn’t hidden the fact that he isn’t a fan of the Duchess. But it isn’t about Meghan, per se, he’s just not a fan of the entire royal family. 

He is of the opinion that such a family isn’t needed anymore in these modern times and has lost the power they once had. He especially doesn’t like Prince Harry, after he wore a certain costume to a dress party back in 2005.

Won’t Be Tuning In

One time Daniel Radcliffe was asked if he would be joining millions around the world who would be turning on their televisions to watch one of the biggest, most talked about events of the year--the royal wedding. The answer came quickly and it was simply “No.” He would certainly not be tuning in.

It’s safe to say that he probably sees it as a waste of time being bothered by anything that has to do with the family. He also wasn’t remotely interested in paying any attention to a woman who has for long been at the center of a significant amount of drama within the royal household.

Meghan Markle and Melissa Toubati

They say you can learn a lot about a person’s character by watching how they treat their staff. That being said, it has been suggested many times that Meghan Markle finds it difficult to hold down a personal assistant. Just six months after becoming a royal, she had to part ways with her PA, Melissa Toubati.

Melissa received tribute from Kensington Palace for her hard work when they announced her resignation. And as the days went by, more rumors about why the seasoned assistant quit her plum job started to surface.

A Demanding Boss

Soon details surrounding Melissa’s sensational exit just six months after Meghan and Prince Harry’s nuptials began making rounds. Sources close to the couple stated that while Melissa was fantastic at her job, there was only so much she could take from the Duchess. She had to work under so much pressure every day.

She ended up in tears on many occasions because the demands Meghan put on her were too much. She reportedly started work at 5 a.m. and then work 16-hour days to meet the Duchess’ demands, most of which were extreme and unreasonable.

Meghan Markle and Piers Morgan

Some like him and some don’t. Whatever the case, Piers Morgan remains one of the most popular presenters on television. And he has not been afraid to let the world know that he totally dislikes Meghan Markle. Once upon a time, they were pretty good friends, though.

Before Meghan met Harry, she and Piers had been friends for a while. They even met when Meghan was on a spring visit to the UK and had a few drinks together. But according to the British columnist, the Duchess ghosted him as soon as she met Prince Harry and climbed up the ladder in society. He’s been at odds with her ever since.

A Ruthless Social Climber

As a result, Piers has arrived at the conclusion that Meghan is a “ruthless social climber who will stop at nothing to get where she wants to get to…” He claims she has no place within the royal family and is only leveraging her marriage to Prince Harry for her own self-interest. Many people have labeled him bitter because the now-Duchess ditched him years ago. 

Piers also is of the opinion that Meghan’s intentions aren’t real and she’s only used her skills as a performer to act her way up to the top of the food chain. He talks about her often and jumps at every opportunity to criticize almost everything she does.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton

One thing common with many of Meghan Markle’s critics is their love for comparing her to Kate Middleton, from fashion choices to mannerisms. But it turns out that there’s more to the two Duchess’ relationship. Rumors of a feud between them have swirled around for years. 

While they try to act like nothing’s wrong while in public, it has been reported that things have been tense behind the scenes. What’s more, it has even been suggested that the feud between the Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge is so bad that it drove a wedge between the two princes.

Princess of the People

Joining the royal family thrust both Meghan and Kate into the spotlight and put them under an intense amount of media scrutiny. Many people are looking forward to one of them stepping up to become the “People’s Princess” like the late Princess Diana.

From the looks of things, both duchesses are indeed interested in becoming philanthropists and are now competing with each other for the revered title. With that in mind, it’s safe to say there’s probably been a lot of tension between both women.

Meghan Markle and Amy Schumer

Unlike many other feuds Meghan has had with celebs over the last few years, the feud between her and Amy Schumer has been more tongue-in-cheek than anything even remotely serious. For starters, they both announced they were engaged at almost the same time.

Their pregnancies created a sort of bond between the two women, even though they weren’t really friends and now live in two very different worlds. Amy also posted hilarious photos of herself photoshopped into Meghan’s body on social media several times, which had fans around the world laughing.

On Par With a Royal

To add to that, they both announced they were pregnant in the same month and had their babies close to each other’s due dates too. It seems like these two women were meant to share some of the biggest and happiest moments in their lives together.

When Amy got to know this, she joked about the fact that she was on the same level with one of the world’s most famous royals, and in a lighthearted way, suggested that she was better than the Duchess.

Who Is Meghan Markle? The Impression She Made on the Court

 Since capturing the heart of Prince Harry in 2016, Meghan Markle has found herself in a spotlight much bigger than the one that shined down on her while she was an actress in Hollywood. In 2017, Meghan and Harry would make their first public appearance and shortly after announce their engagement.

Although the young couple has adamantly stated that their love is genuine, some members of the royal family and many of their followers believe that Markle has a hidden agenda. Despite all of the rumors and turmoil generated by their relationship, the Duchess of Sussex has continued to work hard to prove her doubters wrong. 

Life In The Spotlight

They aren't the first Royal couple to achieve celebrity status, but Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have captured the spotlight and the world's attention like no other members of the royal family.

In bringing England and the United States together, the couple has brought a whole new focus to the royal family. Unfortunately, it seems as though not everyone in the royal family is as fond of Meghan as Harry is, since she has often been criticized for her decisions and actions. 

A New Look On Life

When Royal weddings occur, they are often among the biggest events in the world, with no expenses spared and fans eager to see what the event looks like.

Known for his partying lifestyle during his younger, single years, many royal family fans were shocked when they learned that Prince Harry is about to marry Markle. Now the question remained, would Meghan join Harry in his love of breaking the rules or would she tame the wild Prince and settle into a more traditional lifestyle fit for the royal family?

Seal Of Approval

While it seemed that Prince Harry had little worry about what others thought of his actions over the years, the one thing that Harry did want was his grandmother's approval for the woman he chooses to marry.

Head over heels in love with Meghan, Harry wanted to make sure that she would be welcomed by the royal family before taking the next step in his relationship. And it didn't take long before The Queen and Markle were spotted together in public. After winning over The Queen, Meghan was set to become the next member of the royal family. 

Planning Ahead

Almost every little girl dreams of being a princess, the only difference for Meghan Markle is that she made it a reality.

Not long after Markle and Prince Harry hooked up, people start coming out of the woodwork with stories about the Hollywood actress. Some of them painted a not so innocent picture of her, and Conspiracy theories soon popped up claiming that the relationship was all part of Meghan's master plan and that she was willing to do anything and everything to be with Prince Harry and become a royal. 

A Fairy Tale Ending

With countless tales about Markle being presented to the public, whether they were real or fabricated, followers of the Royal family began to become convinced that she was with Prince Harry for all the wrong reasons.

Did Meghan really love him? Did she have an ulterior motive? After the couple shared their vows in one of the most anticipated and celebrated weddings in history, the rumor mill began to churn at an even faster rate. Although some fans were surprised that Markle was able to carry off her plan as far as she had, others felt that the wedding was proof enough of her grand scheme. 

First Impression

If impressing the Queen and having her wedding in front of millions of spectators live and on television wasn't pressure enough for Meghan Markle, many wondered how she would deal with settling into her role in the royal family.

In her first public appearance following the wedding, questions as to whether Markle would succeed or fail mounted. Yet, three days after their nuptials, Harry and Meghan would attend a garden party for Prince Charles where everything appeared to flow smoothly. 

Natural Fit

Taking part in as many royal events across the nation as she could, Markle did her best to proudly represent her new family and prove naysayers wrong.

As days passed, the Duchess of Sussex appeared to be settling into her role alongside her new family members. While it appeared as though she had proved her critics wrong, and showed them she isn't trying to play out some master plan, there were still a fair amount of people who had negative opinions about Prince Harry's bride. 

Brotherly Love

The royal family is large, and despite that, many people around the world have had a soft spot for two specific royal members.

While they were always popular, fans and followers of the family would grow a soft spot for Princes William and Harry after their mother, Princess Diana passed away in a tragic car accident in 1997.

Dukes and Duchesses

For most of their lives, Prince William and Prince Harry, the latter being only two years younger, have competed with each other and been compared to one another as most siblings are.

However, due to their status, it has been done in the spotlight and with more pressure than the average family. When the brothers married, William with Kate Middleton and Harry with Meghan Markle, the level of competition ramped up even more. Not only would the two brothers be compared to each other, but so too would their respective wives in what seemed to be a battle created out of nothing. 

A World Of Differences

Although they both married into the Royal Family, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle could not be any more different. Fans would be quick to pick up on the difference in their personalities, looks, and wardrobes.

While fans are interested in the personal lives of many members of the Royal Family, the level of curiosity as to what Kate and Meghan's life in the palace is really like far outweighs many of the others. Not only does their time in the public setting come under scrutiny, but so too does their private time at home. 

Fashion Statement

Whether it is done with purpose or not, whatever Kate and Meghan wear seems to have a huge impact on the world of fashion. While both women are beautiful in their own rights and have their own taste in fashion, as members of the royal family they still have to obey certain dress code rules.

Wearing something offensive, unfashionable, or showing too much skin is certainly grounds for not only becoming tabloid news but can also shine a negative light on the whole royal family. Whereas Kate is a little more conservative in her outfit choices, Meghan has been known to be a little more daring in her outfits. 

There Goes The Neighborhood

Not only do Kate and Meghan compete indirectly for the media spotlight but early in their respective marriages, they may have also been a slight rivalry among the two ladies and their husbands when it came to their living situations.

When Harry first proposed to Meghan, he was living in Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace. Unfortunately for the happy couple, the cottage was more of a bachelor's pad than it was a family home as it was only 1,300 square feet and with their first child on the way, the Duke and Duchess were hoping to move into something more spacious and closer to William and Kate. 

Family Home

With over 50 residents calling Kensington Palace home, including the families of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Prince and Princess of Kent, The Duke and Duchess of Kent, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, guards, staff, and courtiers, it is no wonder that Harry and Meghan wanted to move into bigger surroundings.

However, to do so, it would require evicting the Queen's cousin Prince Edward and his wife Katharine and some serious renovations. Plans for relocation quickly changed as Harry and Meghan decided they would rather live in Frogmore Cottage at Windsor Castle instead. 

Change Is Good

Most Royal Family fans were under the assumption that Harry and Meghan's choice to move from Kensington Palace to Windsor Castle had something to do with her grand scheme, however, such was not the case and Royal Family insiders would quickly let the truth be known.

Whereas the public was quick to point fingers towards the newlyweds, it was actually William and Kate who had suggested it as the two wives were having issues agreeing on various things with regards to their respective roles in the family. 

Hollywood Lifestyle

Depending on your level of success in Hollywood, there may not be much difference between celebrity life and that in the royal family.

For Meghan Markle, she would become used to extravagant parties, lavish clothing, and fancy vacations thanks to her success on the television show, Suits. Moving into the royal family would not change Markle's lifestyle and some followers were quick to point out that she increased her expectations for being a Duchess, starting with her wedding plans. 

Febreeze It

When it came down to planning her wedding, Markle became something of a monster, as according to The Sun the Duchess to be was being very picky and specific with her long list of demands to make the day just perfect.

One of Meghan's demands included that St. George's Chapel needed to have atomizers to help eliminate the "musty" aroma. Unfortunately for her, Buckingham Palace denied her request as they didn't want to mess with any of the historic values and traditions of the building. 

Bridezilla

The smell of the chapel wasn't the only thing that got Meghan's knickers in a not when planning her special day. Stories of conflict between her and Kate during Princess Charlotte's bridesmaid dress fitting session would soon surface.

If planning the event wasn't stressful enough for the family, it was reported that the style and fit of the dress weren't to Markle's liking and her diva-like attitude would be too much for Kate who was seen leaving the fitting room in tears causing an even bigger rift between the two Duchesses.

Family Squabbles

The dress fitting session wouldn't the first or last time Kate and Meghan would have a conflict with each other.

According to The Sun Kate was informed about something to do with Meghan before the soon-to-be Duchess of Sussex walking down the aisle. For a while, there had been comments made among the palace insiders as to how Meghan would mistreat members of Kate's team, but the Duchess of Cambridge would soon put a stop to this behavior. 

Diva Duchess

It wasn't just the members of Kate's team that had issues with and would get tired of Meghan.

Tales of how Markle's rude attitude towards numerous people in the palace, especially when it came to giving orders would soon become commonplace. To get what she wanted, Meghan would wear down her staff with constant messages would provide them with countless lists of things that she wanted to be done, even if the tasks were completely unrelated or relevant. 

Breaking The Rules

Not only would Meghan bombard her staff with messages and demands, which left many of them upset with how they were being treated, but it was also the timing in which they were sent.

While some members of her team claimed to understand that based on her Hollywood past that Meghan was used to the finer things in life, that doesn't necessarily give a reason for sending demanding messages as early as 5 am. It wouldn't be long before Meghan's "high standards" would cause conflict between other royal family members. 

No Parking 

According to royal family insiders, one of the many demands that Markle put into place was to do with parking at Frogmore Cottage.

Because of the proximity of the cottage to a nearby parking lot, it was said that Harry and Meghan believed that the paparazzi could see inside, invading their privacy. In a quest for a more private, media-free lifestyle, many believe that Meghan implemented a ban on members of the public using the lot.

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Over the years the royal family has worked with a select group of staff including medical professionals for all of their personal health needs.

Both The Queen and Kate have trusted these individuals and their medical opinions and skills. However, Meghan preferred to have her own team of medical experts as part of her team when it came to delivering her children. Meghan chose to have a female lead doctor rather than the traditional "men in suits" while the traditional staff assisted.  

No Uninvited Guests

Whenever there is an addition to the royal family, be it through birth or marriage, it becomes water-cooler talk, social media, and news reports all around the world.

In anticipation of Harry and Meghan's first child, many believed that this was the main reason why parking near Frogmore Cottage was no longer permitted. As the plan was for Meghan to give birth at home, the family wanted to make sure that cameras and spies would not be able to get close enough to the house before the family could make their birth announcement for themselves. 

Will The Real Meghan Markle Please Stand Up

As days turned to weeks, turned to months, stories would begin to spread from royal family insiders about what life was really like with Meghan inside of the palace walls.

While their first impressions of her were nothing but positive, it appeared as there was more to her than they were led to believe. Originally thought to be welcoming, friendly, and charming, tales of concern among family members started to grow as they began to question if she was the person they were led to believe she was. 

The People's Princess

As one of the most beloved members of the royal family, Princess Diana's tragic death left a huge void in not only the royal family but around the world.

At one point, it was believed by many within the palace walls that Meghan might be able to help fill that sense of emptiness. Unfortunately such would not be the case as Markle would become known as "Me-Gain" or "Duchess Difficult", which certainly didn't make her out to be as warm and appealing as Diana once was. 

Helping Hands

Having a personal assistant or two on hand wasn't abnormal for members of the royal family.

For Meghan and her busy schedule and public demands, having a helping hand to keep her organized would be much needed. Thanks to her former Hollywood lifestyle, Markle was used to having an extra pair of hands to help out with her wedding, pregnancy, and adjustment to a royal lifestyle, having a personal assistant would prove to be vital. 

Enough Is Enough

Tagged with the role of being Meghan's first personal assistant as a member of the royal family, was 39 years old Melissa Toubati.

Markle wouldn't be the French-born personal assistant's first gig as she had previously worked for numerous other celebrities including Robbie Williams. Unfortunately, Toubati's time alongside the Duchess would be short-lived as after six months they would part ways. 

It's Not Me, It's You

In the half a year that the two were together, the amount of pressure that Toubati felt from the Duchess was overwhelming and that she was more trouble than the job was worth.

Toubati wouldn't be the only personal assistant who felt this way as after taking up the vacant position, Amy Pickerill would also resign from the job as Meghan's demands continued to prove to be overwhelming and unreasonable for anyone to manage. 

Job Stress

The role of being a personal assistant isn't always the most glamorous and can often include being asked to do some less than desirable tasks or having to deal with long hours.

However, for Toubati, palace insiders would admit that Meghan put far too many demands on her. Often found in tears, Toubati would eventually decide to quit after having more than her fill of Meghan's demands and attitude.  

Rumor Mill

Even though many supposed insiders have shared information about Meghan's life with the royal family, it has been said that the tales have not come from any official Royal sources.

With the concern of any untruth, Kensington Palace is now very cautious as to how they deal with any rumors or second-hand stories. With two options has to handle the situation, the royal family could either release a statement as to whether the stories are true or not or they can just ignore any reports and articles as a means of not adding fuel to the fire. 

Straight From The Source

With a constant stream of stories about Meghan Markle coming from various media sources around the world, the royal family finally set things straight.

Whether it was her feud with her sister-in-law Kate Middleton or her incredibly demanding attitude, there always seemed to be a story about the Duchess of Sussex, with most of them not being positive. Kensington Palace would make an official announcement that tales of a feud between the Duchesses was just a rumor and that Kate never yelled at Meghan about how she was dealing with her staff. Although the royal family would try to set the record straight, members of the media and palace insiders still believed otherwise and were set on proving the truth. 

Social Media Presence

Whether they love her or hate her, whether they believe the royal family or the palace insiders, people have their opinion of Meghan and continue to make her one of the most searched-for names on the internet.

Already a recognizable face from her role as an actress, Markle would have to prepare herself for an increase in rumors and stories about her and her new family. 

Detective Markle

Questions as to whom was behind the stories being leaked or falsely created would quickly come about as some believed palace insiders were the ones spreading the gossip.  

 

Whether it was as a means to stop the lies being told or to avoid having her real personality shared with the rest of the world, it would become Meghan's mission to find out who the source or sources were. 

Next Generation

As the stories continued to increase and spread, it seemed as though regardless of whether the tales were true or false, the world could not get enough of the Duchess and her new life.

 

One of the main reasons for the increased interest was because word would soon leak out that she was ready to welcome new addition to the royal family. Eager to know everything about Meghan and Harry's firstborn, Meghan's pregnancy would quickly dominate social media, and on May 6, 2019, the royal family and the world would welcome Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. 

Tale Of Two Princes

While they did their best to keep the pregnancy and due date private, it would only be a matter of time before Harry and Meghan would confess to her due date being approximately the end of April or early May.

The news of the new addition to the family brought many followers joy, but it also created some confusion. Although William and Harry were brothers, Archie would not be granted the title of Prince as William and Kate's children were, as William was officially next in line to be King. 

For The Camera

As the Duchess of Sussex approached her due date, many fans were focused on the relationship between her and Kate. Although they were sisters-in-law, the two were often said to be at odds, which led many to believe that there could be more drama in store.

In the spring of 2019, Meghan and Kate were seen in public, showing the world that they may have put their differences behind them as they embraced each other, giving many reasons to believe that the new addition to the family would help to smooth any issues the two ladies had with each other. 

Marital Issues

Although it appeared that the two Duchesses had set aside their differences, it didn't stop the rumors from flying about William and Kate. After the two brothers had been so close for so many years, many wondered what the reason was for their decision to go their separate ways.

William and Harry may have wanted to live separate lives because of the rumored affair that William had with Kate's best friend. While this is certainly something that could divide a family, many followers still felt that it was an ongoing issue between Kate and Meghan. 

Stand By Your Man

One theory about the feud between Meghan and Kate was that it actually had nothing to do with the ladies and was the result of issues between William and Harry.

As most married couples would, it seemed like the Duchesses may have just been caught in the middle and wanted to support their respective spouses. Known for her strong feminist beliefs, Meghan may have been bothered by Kate's decision to remain with William despite his rumored affair. 

Online Presence

While it is a great source to keep up with the happenings of the world, for the longest time, members of the royal family were forbidden from operating their own social media pages to preserve their safety.

  

It wouldn't be long before Meghan Markle would once again dominate the internet as on April 2, 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would release their official Instagram page, as a means of providing their own stories for fans to keep up with their daily activities. 

Who's The Boss

Although their social media page was titled as the official page of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, some believed that a team of specialists were the ones in charge of the content that would appear on each post.

When you consider all of the delicate information that could be posted, it would be imperative that all content would be filtered and approved as a means of keeping the royal family safe. Others felt that Meghan was the one in charge, controlling each and every post, making sure that the world saw her in the positive light that she felt she deserved. 

Announcing Baby Archie

Fans of the royal family started to believe that Meghan may have been the driving force behind the social media account as a means of making sure that no second-hand information was shared about the new addition to her family.

Fans also believed that Harry and Meghan would use their Instagram page as a way to announce Archie's arrival. Opting for the traditional backdrop outside of Buckingham Palace, which had been used for many royal family births in the past, Meghan and Harry would use a picture of the queen and her eighth great-grandchild to announce his name publicly on Instagram. 

The World Awaits

As fans around the world kept an eye on Meghan's baby bump, many had started to think that she may have already given birth and was keeping the news private.

With her maternity leave schedule to start on March 20, Harry and Meghan would start to keep a low profile and while Harry would still be spotted in public, Meghan would be absent from various royal family appearances, which led many to wonder what was going on. Was Meghan ok? Was the baby already delivered? Was the baby ok? The world wanted answers. 

Surprise Guest 

In search of clues and hints as to whether or not the royal family had added another member to their family, followers were still wondering if Meghan had gone into labor.

However, when Harry made an appearance at Anzac Day on April 25th, it left many fans in a state of confusion as they believed he would have been home with his expecting wife. Although he wasn't on the guest list and his wife was still at home, Harry and Kate showed the world that they were still getting along as they showed their respects. 

Moving On

At one point the bad blood between Kate and Meghan was one of the hottest topics around the world, but all of that appeared to be behind them as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen at Harry and Meghan's home at Frogmore Cottage for an Easter Sunday gathering.

In preparation for their addition to the family, Harry and Meghan invited a select group of family and friends for a housewarming event. A few short weeks later, Archie would officially join the family. 

Family Reunion

Shortly after Archie joined the royal family it appeared as though any ill will and bad blood had either been dealt with or swept under the rug.

Considering how close the two brothers and their respective wives appeared, it seemed as though any issues were well in the past and that they could have been on friendly terms for a while. While insiders confirmed that there once issues, they were mainly around William warning his younger brother about tying the knot with Meghan. 

Road Trip

After news of the "Fab Four" reuniting came to be, new rumors surrounding Harry and Meghan started to grow.

 

Word on the street was that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with young Archie, were looking to relocate to Africa. As with many rumors surrounding the royal family there was always a grain of truth and for Harry, Meghan and Archie, they were indeed headed to Africa, but it would only be for a ten-day excursion that eventually became a documentary, not a full-scale uprooting. 

Know Your Role

January 2020 would bring news that would rock the royal family and its followers. As a surprise to everyone, Harry and Meghan released a statement claiming that they wanted to take a "step back" as senior royals.

  

The Duke and Duchess declared that they wanted to become financially independent and expressed their desire to have a home in both the United Kingdom and North America. No longer employed as "working royals", fans were left wondering what the future would be for Harry, Meghan, and Archie. 

Sense of Normalcy 

No longer able to use the title of His Royal Highness or Her Royal Highness, fans were left wondering what Harry and Meghan's announcement meant for the young couple moving forward.

  

Intending to live a more peaceful and private life outside of the spotlight and away from the paparazzi, Prince Harry admitted that he was taking a "leap of faith" with this new plan for his family. While they would still spend time in England, the thought was to spend the majority of their time in Canada. 

Royal Seal Of Approval

Some may have thought that the Queen would be against her grandson and great-grandson moving away, but instead, she shocked many by accepting his decision to move.

Understanding that the life of a Royal isn't for everyone and that Harry wanted a change, she accepted his choice to move and supported his quest for independence. Although she approved of Harry and Meghan's decision, her actions spoke differently as the couple would not be welcomed for the Queen's procession at the Commonwealth Day Service. 

On The Outside Looking In

Although they had willingly given up their Royal status, Harry and Meghan were visibly bothered by the fact that they were not welcomed to join the Queen as she entered Westminster Abbey as they had done in the past.

After claiming their desire to be independent and step away from their duties as royals, Harry and Meghan were asked to take their seats before the Queen's grand entrance. Still holding their status with the family, William and Kate were supposed to take part in the proceedings but had offered not to for unknown reasons. Once again, this would lead to the media and rumors of the "Fab Four" becoming the "Frosty Four."

Making The Rounds

Before parting ways with the royal family and moving away from the palace to their new home in Canada to reunite with their son Archie, Harry and Meghan would be seen at several events throughout England.

With their official status as members of the royal family coming to an end on March 31, Harry and Meghan would make a red carpet appearance at London's Endeavour Fund Awards before Meghan would make a solo surprise showing at the Robert Clack Upper School to celebrate International Women's Day. 

Looking Into The Future

Since relocating to North America, questions as to how the couple will keep themselves busy have been constant on social media pages.

While most believed that money wouldn't be an issue with various public speaking engagements, book deals, and interviews, some felt that the move would provide Meghan the opportunity to revisit her acting career. After living in British Columbia, Canada for a short period, Harry, Meghan, and Archie would relocate to California, which is not only where Meghan's mother lives but conveniently her former stomping ground of Hollywood.