It's funny how this event with what Meghan Markle allegedly told her friends. Is Queen Elizabeth playing favorites here? Is the Palace clearly favoring Kate Middleton over Meghan Markle? Why is it so quick to denounce damaging reports about Kate Middleton but not Meghan Markle? Could Markle's alleged ranting about Kate true after all? According to an analyst, Kensington Palace showed record-breaking speed in making a statement against a news report concerning Kate Middleton.