Who Made Who Cry: Kate Vs Meghan

There are conflicting reports about whether Meghan Markle or Kate Middleton was the one who made the other cry in the lead-up to Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex told Oprah Winfrey in a 2021 interview that it was Kate who made her cry during a disagreement about flower girl dresses. However, a new biography by investigative journalist Tom Bower claims that Meghan was the one who made Kate cry. Bower's book alleges that Meghan compared Princess Charlotte unfavourably to her best friend's daughter during a dress fitting and that the two women also disagreed about the length of Charlotte's hemline and whether the bridesmaids should wear tights.

Meghan Markle compared Princess Charlotte to Jessica Mulroney's daughter

Tensions rose between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton in the lead-up to Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry in 2018. Initially, it was reported that Meghan had made Kate cry during a disagreement over bridesmaids' dresses. However, it was later clarified that Meghan was the one who had been reduced to tears, and Prince Harry confirmed that Kate sent flowers to apologise for the disagreement.

Author Tom Bower, in his book "Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War between the Windsors," added another layer to the story. He claimed that Meghan compared Princess Charlotte unfavourably to her best friend Jessica Mulroney's daughter, Ivy. Bower's book, quoting unnamed sources, suggested that Meghan's comments further strained her relationship with Kate.

According to Bower, Meghan and Kate disagreed on the length of Princess Charlotte's dress, with Meghan feeling it was too short, and whether the bridesmaids should wear tights, as dictated by royal protocol. Bower wrote that Kate, who had recently given birth to her third child, was "too fatigued" to engage in a full argument with Meghan. He also claimed that Meghan showed favouritism towards Ivy, the daughter of her stylist friend Jessica Mulroney, and ignored that Charlotte's dress needed alterations.

A video from the wedding has gone viral, with some believing it shows Meghan's true feelings towards Princess Charlotte after the altercation with Kate. In the video, Meghan is seen "glaring" at Princess Charlotte before smiling at Ivy. However, some viewers have disputed this interpretation, saying they did not notice a "glare" in the brief clip.

The disagreement over bridesmaids' dresses and the alleged comparison between Princess Charlotte and Ivy contributed to the ongoing tension between Meghan and Kate, mirroring broader tensions within the royal family, particularly between Prince Harry and Prince William.

Meghan and Kate disagreed over the length of Princess Charlotte's hemline

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton disagreed over the length of Princess Charlotte's hemline during a bridesmaid dress fitting ahead of Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry.

In his book "Revenge", investigative journalist Tom Bower alleges that the Duchess of Sussex compared Princess Charlotte "unfavourably" to her best friend Jessica Mulroney's daughter, Isabel. Bower claims that Meghan and Kate did not see eye to eye on the length of Charlotte's hemline or the fit of her dress. Meghan's "insistence" on her preferences was reportedly supported by Mulroney and Mulroney's mother.

According to Bower, Kate, who had given birth to Prince Louis a month before the wedding, was too fatigued to cope with the disagreement. He writes that she felt the bridesmaids should wear tights, following royal protocol, while Meghan and her Canadian stylist friend Jessica Mulroney felt they should not.

The disagreement over the hemline was followed by a second argument about the fit of Princess Charlotte's dress. Kate felt it was too short and did not fit properly. Bower claims that Meghan "wouldn't compromise", and this led to further upset for Kate, who felt that the complaints by her staff about Meghan's behaviour had been confirmed.

While Meghan has denied the allegations and claimed that it was actually Kate who made her cry, the biography by Bower suggests that the opposite was true and that Meghan's behaviour towards Kate and her staff was bullying.

Kate was tired after giving birth to Prince Louis

In addition to the exhaustion that any new mother experiences, Kate also had to deal with the stress and emotions that come with having a newborn. It is no surprise that she was tired during this time.

The disagreement over bridesmaid dresses between Meghan and Kate took place in this context of Kate's recent childbirth and the associated tiredness. The stress and emotions of having a newborn can be overwhelming, and it is understandable that Kate may have felt more sensitive or emotional during this time.

Kate's fatigue, combined with the stress of the wedding preparations and the ongoing tensions between the Cambridges and the Sussexes, likely contributed to the disagreement becoming more heated than it might have otherwise been. It is important to consider the context of Kate's tiredness after giving birth when evaluating the events that took place during that time.

Ultimately, the disagreement over bridesmaid dresses is just one part of a larger and more complex story involving the relationships between royal family members and their staff. While Kate's tiredness may have played a role in the dispute, there were also other factors at play, including differing personalities, perspectives, and priorities.

Meghan and Kate disagreed over whether bridesmaids should wear tights

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton disagreed over whether bridesmaids at the former's wedding should wear tights. The Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge had differing views on the matter, with Meghan thinking it would be too hot for the young girls to wear stockings, while Kate preferred that they did so to follow royal protocol.

The disagreement took place during a dress fitting for Princess Charlotte, who was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Meghan and Prince Harry. The fitting was also attended by Meghan's friend, Jessica Mulroney, and her daughter Ivy, who was another bridesmaid.

According to investigative journalist Tom Bower's book "Revenge", Meghan compared goddaughter Ivy favourably against Charlotte, which upset Kate. Bower also claims that Meghan wouldn't compromise on the issue, which further irritated Kate, who had given birth to Prince Louis just a month before the wedding and was feeling fatigued.

Ultimately, Meghan's preference for the bridesmaids to go without tights won out, and the girls looked "truly adorable" in their ivory silk frocks, created by Meghan's wedding dress designer, Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller. They wore puff-sleeved dresses with silk ribbon bow details, pleated skirts, and monogrammed leather shoes. They completed the look with flower crowns.

However, the disagreement was a turning point in Meghan's relationship with the media, which culminated in her experiencing suicidal thoughts. She told Oprah Winfrey that she found it shocking that months after the wedding, there were reports claiming that she had made Kate cry during the dress dispute. Meghan maintained that it was actually Kate who had made her cry and that she had apologised with flowers and a note.

Meghan Markle was accused of bullying her staff

Valentine Low, the author who broke the story, said that the latest accusations against Markle have "glaring and fascinating echoes" of her time at the palace. An unnamed source described her as "terrifying", while Prince Harry was characterised as "charming" but an "enabler".

The Duchess of Sussex denied all allegations, with a spokesperson for Markle stating that the reports were "based on misleading and harmful misinformation". They added that she was deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma and that the accusations were part of a calculated smear campaign.

In a surprising turn of events, it was later revealed that two of the individuals mentioned in Knauf's email had asked for their allegations to be rescinded. Royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, in the epilogue of "Finding Freedom", wrote that their sources "confirmed" this development.

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