The royal spotlight has once again shifted to a heated rift, as Meghan Markle is said to be “deeply upset” after witnessing Princess Kate step out in public adorned with some of the most iconic pieces from the royal collection.
According to palace insiders, Meghan reportedly felt “hurt and overlooked” when Kate appeared at a high-profile royal engagement wearing Princess Diana’s treasured bracelet and earrings — heirlooms once cherished by Prince Harry’s late mother. To add to the sting, the future Queen consort was also seen wearing one of the Queen’s most symbolic tiaras, a privilege Meghan has allegedly long desired but rarely been granted.
The incident reportedly reignited long-standing tensions between the two women. Meghan, speaking privately to close friends, is said to have voiced her frustration in a raw and emotional outburst:
“Why is it always Kate? Why does she get everything while I’m constantly left in the shadows?”
Royal commentators have been quick to point out that jewelry from Diana’s private collection has been carefully divided between her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. However, questions are now being raised as to why certain items are almost exclusively worn by Kate, fueling whispers of favoritism and widening the gap between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.
Social media, meanwhile, has been ablaze with debate. While supporters of Kate argue that as the Princess of Wales and future Queen, it is only natural for her to represent the monarchy with its most precious heirlooms, Meghan’s fans have rushed to her defense, claiming she has been “systematically sidelined” from royal traditions.
This latest flare-up comes at a time when relations between the Sussexes and the Firm remain at an all-time low. While Buckingham Palace has chosen to remain silent, the images of Kate sparkling in Diana’s jewels continue to circulate worldwide — a glittering reminder of the legacy, privilege, and power dynamics that Meghan believes have never truly been shared.
And so the royal feud continues, leaving many to wonder: in the battle for Diana’s memory and the Queen’s legacy, is Meghan’s question — “Why is it always Kate?” — one that the monarchy will ever be ready to answer?