Meghan Markle felt she had ‘more right’ to speak on charity

Meghan Markle, the former actress turned Duchess of Sussex, apparently believed she had a unique claim to the charity spotlight upon joining the royal family. According to a royal insider, Markle felt she had “more of a right to speak” on philanthropy than her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.

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MEGHAN MARKLE AND KATE

The reason? Meghan saw herself as a seasoned philanthropist who could enlighten the royals about the nuances of charitable work.

However, her aspirations hit a roadblock when she realized that the royal family already had well-established philanthropic initiatives.

Meghan Markle 'felt she had more of a right to speak' than Kate Middleton because she was a 'self-made woman' – and 'seemed uncomfortable having to play second fiddle', source claims https://t.co/z7Ssf6EwTo pic.twitter.com/9KHKG0YeN4

— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) December 3, 2023

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MEGHAN MARKLE AND PHILANTHROPY

The Royal Foundation, described as a “well-oiled machine,” was already in place. This left Markle grappling with the realization that she wasn’t the only one with a passion for making a difference as reported by PageSix.

The insider noted that Meghan’s discomfort grew as she found herself playing “second fiddle” to Kate Middleton and Prince William, the future King and Queen of England.

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MEGHAN MARKLE: A SELF-MADE WOMAN

Meghan allegedly perceived herself as a self-made woman in contrast to Kate. Kate hadn’t pursued an independent career, and Meghan felt she had more authority to speak on charitable matters.

The ongoing rift between Meghan and Kate has been a subject of speculation and rumor, with reports of clashes dating back to the early days of Meghan’s relationship with Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle 'felt she had more of a right to speak' than Kate Middleton because she was a 'self-made woman' – and 'seemed uncomfortable having to play second fiddle', source claims | Daily Mail Online https://t.co/LM90Ua0G7C

— Mystifeyed👁 (@Mystifeye) December 3, 2023

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MEGHAN MARKLE AND THE RUMOUR MILL

The infamous flower-girl dress fitting incident, where rumors initially claimed Meghan made Kate cry, was addressed by Meghan in a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Contrary to the rumors, Meghan asserted that it was Kate who made her cry, but that the issue had been resolved with an apology and forgiveness.

Harry and Meghan Markle have escaped the #RacistRoyalFamily Soap Opera.

Happy they are well and truly out of it and not even bothering to respond to the ‘royal racists’ being named by #ToxicBritishMedia as King Charles and Kate Middleton.#QueenMeghanMarkle #GoodKingHarry pic.twitter.com/K1sXeRRFxf— Harry could have said so much more. (@brewerelac) December 1, 2023

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THE RACIST ALLEGATIONS

In addition to the philanthropic dispute, Meghan and Harry brought attention to allegations of racism within the royal family, claiming that certain members expressed concerns about their son Archie’s skin color before his birth.

The recent revelation of royal names in a Dutch version of a biography has added another layer to the ongoing royal drama.

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DUCHESSES STANDING FIRM

As the royal family navigates these turbulent waters, one thing is clear: Meghan Markle’s belief in her unique philanthropic voice has left an indelible mark on the complex tapestry of royal dynamics.

Whether this tale of two duchesses will find a resolution or continue to captivate royal enthusiasts remains to be seen.