Prince William And Kate Middleton Was 'Petty And Jealous' Of Meghan Markle's Popularity: Royal Expert
A reported unspoken rivalry for media attention emerged between the "Fab Four" — the nickname for brothers Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Kate, the Princess of Wales — during their earlier, more amicable days.
Prince William, 42, and Kate were reportedly feeling "petty and jealous" over Meghan Markle's surging popularity with the British public.
Meghan's relationship with Prince Harry, 39, captivated the UK and attracted significant attention from both British and American fans. Her rising fame reportedly seemed to trigger an unspoken competition between William and Kate as they tried to maintain their own media presence.
According to royal author Robert Jobson's book 'Catherine, the Princess of Wales: The Biography,' William, who reportedly enjoys the spotlight, found himself overshadowed by the buzz surrounding Harry and Meghan's engagement and upcoming wedding in May 2018.
In an attempt to regain attention, William allegedly debuted a new buzz-cut after Meghan and Harry's engagement in January, a move some found amusingly competitive.
During a Royal Foundation Forum event, when asked about family disagreements, William acknowledged their existence, while Harry described them as "healthy disagreements" and humorously added that they occurred frequently.
As the royal wedding approached, strains reportedly continued. Meghan reportedly requested lip gloss from Kate, 42, who was believed to have handed it over with reluctance, causing Harry to claim Kate "grimaced" at Meghan's use of it.
Further complications arose just days before the wedding when Meghan reportedly made Kate cry during a fitting for Princess Charlotte's bridesmaid dress. Meghan later disputed this account, asserting that Kate was the one who made her cry.
