Kate & Meghan: Dueling Duchesses

Something’s rotten in England. The most famous royals in the country are sparring — and the queen is not pleased

- Jaime Harkin

Meghan Markle held back tears — but not much else. During her emotional interview for Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, the ITV documentary that followed the couple on their South African tour in September, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that she’s struggling to acclimate to life as a royal and a new mom.

“I’ve really tried to adopt this British sensibility of a stiff upper lip,” she said, “but I think what that does internally is probably really damaging.” She went on to say she’s not getting the support she needs. “Not many people have asked if I’m OK,” she noted sadly.

Fans were sympathetic, and plenty of royal watchers applauded Meghan’s raw honesty. But some members of the monarchy weren’t so thrilled with her bold decision to air her dirty laundry on television. And, according to an insider, for Meghan’s more conservative sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, it was the last straw. “Kate will never forgive Meghan for implying that the family hasn’t asked how she’s doing,” the source tells Us.