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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Kate and William Reportedly Felt "Pettiness" and "Jealousy" Because of Meghan’s Initial Popularity

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour on July 10, 2018.

The alleged rivalry between Prince William and Princess Kate and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has been well documented. A new book by a royal expert sheds more light on why issues started to arise between the two couples.

In his new book, Catherine, the Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen, royal expert Robert Jobson discussed the events that caused the ongoing royal rift. In an excerpt published by the Daily Mail, Robson wrote, "At first, public reaction to Meghan was overwhelmingly positive, with 'the new kids on the block' hogging most of the headlines—to the point that William and Catherine may have unconsciously raised their game. There were whispers of pettiness, even jealousy."

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