Kate Middleton vs Meghan Markle: The Battle of Personalities Inside the Palace

Kate Middleton passed the ‘tests’ at the palace with flying colors, proving she could meet the demands of royal life and firmly establishing her position. On the other hand, Meghan Markle caused tensions that eventually led to Prince Harry’s departure from the palace and their relocation to Los Angeles. The only common point between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is that they married two brothers. Beyond that, their differences are stark. A former employee of Kensington Palace claims that Kate Middleton is ‘much stronger in many areas than Meghan Markle.’ Despite both women facing similar criticisms from ‘snobbish courtiers,’ Kate was always open to advice, unlike Meghan. When both entered the royal family, they encountered familiar challenges despite coming from different backgrounds and middle-class families. While both faced malicious comments from courtiers behind closed doors, as noted in a royal book, Kate managed these difficulties better because ‘she is actually much stronger than Meghan in many areas.’ Kate was always willing to listen to advice, whether from junior staff or courtiers, whereas Meghan seemed to think she knew better than a centuries-old institution. The palace grew concerned when it became clear that Meghan had her own plans for her role as a working member of the royal family—plans that didn’t align with protocol. According to sources, Meghan’s desire to change things and her Messiah complex alienated palace staff. While some supported her activist nature, others found her approach divisive. Ultimately, Kate’s cautious and respectful approach helped her succeed where Meghan struggled. Kate learned quickly that not everything can be changed in the royal family, while Meghan’s attempts to modernize and disrupt tradition ultimately failed.