Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, reportedly “built up resentment” toward Meghan Markle after being asked by King Charles to stay away from Balmoral during Queen Elizabeth’s final moments. The request was made to avoid giving Prince Harry an excuse to bring Meghan to Balmoral, according to royal biographer Robert Jobson.

In his book, Our King, Jobson revealed that the King insisted only children and grandchildren should be present with the Queen in her final hours. However, this decision was allegedly a way to ensure Meghan’s exclusion without directly stating she wasn’t welcome. To make the arrangement appear fair, Charles personally intervened and asked Kate to remain in Windsor with her children.

Kate 'reluctantly missed final goodbye with the Queen so Meghan wouldn't come – on King Charles' request' https://t.co/XC09unreP3

— LBC (@LBC) April 17, 2023

Kate’s Resentment Boils Over

Despite her public composure, insiders suggest Kate was deeply frustrated by this request. She had been determined to say goodbye to the Queen but was seen instead leaving Windsor Castle to pick up Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis from school on the day of the Queen’s death. Her exclusion from Balmoral reportedly left her feeling sidelined, and her resentment toward Meghan grew as a result.

This resentment reflects a pattern of Kate’s often cold and competitive behavior toward Meghan. While publicly maintaining her royal duties, behind the scenes, Kate’s pettiness appears to have fueled tensions within the family. Her willingness to harbor a grudge over what was ultimately a decision made by the King highlights her inability to rise above personal grievances for the sake of unity.

Social media reactions have added fuel to the fire, with many users calling out what they perceive as pettiness on Kate’s part. @ChrissieCotter5 tweeted, “It’s so obvious, she gets more jealous every day. What is it that makes Kate so unhappy? The fact that she looks like a drip with no personality and Meghan is stunning looking, voluptuous, sexy, and highly intelligent?” Others like @lindael73562778 emphasized, “I feel all the royals should practice what they preach—kindness and mental health advocates, starting with themselves and their own families.”

Meghan’s Grace Under Fire

In contrast, Meghan attended Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September 2022 with grace and dignity, despite being placed under intense scrutiny and enduring icy receptions from senior royals, including Kate. Meghan’s decision to remain in California with her children during King Charles’ coronation further underscores her desire to avoid unnecessary drama, even as commentators speculate about friction between her and the Waleses.

Supporters of Meghan have also highlighted this contrast. @gloria_adagbon remarked, “This is becoming unbecoming and getting to the level of Daily Mail et al. Meghan continues to show grace despite the relentless toxicity.” Similarly, @BenJRERoberts dismissed the constant gossip, adding, “What utter rubbish. It all happened so quickly that her children didn’t even make it in time.”

A Pattern of Mean-Spiritedness

This incident isn’t the first time Kate’s petty behavior has come to light. From the infamous bridesmaid dress incident—where Meghan was wrongly accused of making Kate cry, only for Meghan to later clarify it was the other way around—to Kate’s frosty demeanor during public events, there is a growing narrative that the Princess of Wales struggles to extend kindness toward Meghan.

Criticism of the media’s role in fanning these flames has also grown. @bass4themasses tweeted, “Christ this is absolutely pathetic. LBC turning into just another Gbeebies with this endless Meghan bashing just for clicks from the frothing gammon. Pathetic.” Others, like @VNerdbooks, noted, “Wow, they are really worried about these stories coming out about William’s affair. Quick look over there.”

Moving Forward

As the public learns more about the internal dynamics of the royal family, it becomes increasingly clear that pettiness and grudges have no place in a modern monarchy. Kate Middleton’s behavior—whether intentional or not—continues to cast a shadow over her otherwise polished public image. For Meghan Markle, her decision to prioritize her well-being and that of her family speaks volumes, highlighting the stark difference in how both women choose to navigate conflict and criticism.

As one user, @Rindercella10, aptly put it, “Whoever comes up with this stuff should be ashamed. Let Meghan shine without these unnecessary and baseless attacks.”