According to a new book, Meghan Markle was “obsessed” about trying to set the record straight regarding her alleged feud with Kate Middleton. The author shared that Meghan wanted to have the palace release a statement but they reportedly didn’t want to “create a precedent.”
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle | Kirsty O’Connor/PA Wire
Meghan Markle wanted the palace to set the record straight about Kate Middleton feud
Rumors swirled about how Meghan made Kate cry after a disagreement involving Princess Charlotte’s flower girl dress fitting ahead of Harry and Meghan’s wedding.
In the book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind The Crown, author Valentine Low claims Meghan “became obsessed” with wanting the palace to release a statement to clear up the rumors.
In a book excerpt published on the Daily Mail website, Low wrote, “The overriding issue that concerned her was a newspaper story about Kate crying after a bridesmaid’s dress fitting for Princess Charlotte that took place before the wedding.”
Low noted, “The truth is that, after the dress fitting, Meghan had become obsessed with trying to persuade the palace press office to put something out denying the story.”
Things didn’t play out that way, however, as the palace didn’t want to “create a precedent.”
The author noted, “They were equally adamant that it would be a serious mistake to start briefing about personal stories relating to differences between members of the royal family.”
He continued, “Not only did they not want to brief against other royals, but they feared it would create a precedent, making it harder in the future for them to avoid commenting on personal tittle-tattle.”
Low added, “It would also fan the flames of the story, ensuring it continued to fill the pages of the newspapers for several days to come. This became a major point of contention between Meghan and her media advisers.”
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