Meghan Markle is ‘aware’ she’s ‘pitted against’ future queen Kate Middleton, pal claims

MEGHAN Markle is very conscious she is being “pitted against” the future Queen Kate Middleton, it’s been claimed. 

A royal source reportedly claims the Duchess of Sussex finds this situation with her sister-in-law “challenging”.

Knowing your role... The Duchess of Cambridge, foreground, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex
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Knowing your role… The Duchess of Cambridge, foreground, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of SussexCredit: AP:Associated Press
The insider told People Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are on “different paths”.

A pal said: “Meghan is very aware that Kate [Middleton] will be queen; their roles are very clear.

“Meghan doesn’t fit the mould while Kate was groomed for this.

“What’s challenging is when they are pitted against each other.

“That’s been challenging to both of them. Meghan has her life, Kate has hers.”

But instead of being competitive against each other, the source claimed that both women are more focused on their families.

Markle, 38, welcomed her firstborn Archie in May of this year.

Meghan has her life, Kate has hers

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The claims come after Meghan revealed in an emotional ITV documentary which aired last month about her and Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle was close to tears as she described herself as having felt “vulnerable” while speaking about being a new mum.

Tom Bradby, who followed the royal couple’s recent tour for ITV documentary Harry and Meghan: An African Journey thought she appeared “bruised”.

During the interviews Harry said he has grown apart from brother William, and Meghan admitted she is struggling to cope as a new mum in the spotlight.

In the documentary, Meghan also said keeping quiet and having a “stiff upper lip” about the scrutiny she faces is “damaging”.

Rumours of the feud began after claims Meghan had been branded “Duchess Difficult” by Palace insiders after another of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s aides – Samantha Cohen – resigned from her role.

There were also claims Kate Middleton had told Meghan not to berate members of her team after she reportedly “b****cked” a member of staff.

The row – which the Palace has denied – followed rumours that Kate, 36, was “left in tears” during a “stressful” fitting for Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress.

Meghan Markle was on the verge of tears after describing herself as 'vulnerable' in the ITV documentary
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Meghan Markle was on the verge of tears after describing herself as ‘vulnerable’ in the ITV documentaryCredit: ITV

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were filmed on their royal tour to Africa
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were filmed on their royal tour to Africa