Meghan Markle is reportedly determined to shape her own future in the U.K. despite the royal family’s latest stance on her status. Buckingham Palace recently clarified that Meghan and Prince Harry remain non-working royals.
Despite this official update, fresh claims suggest the Duchess of Sussex has no plans to step back from public life. Instead, insiders allege she is focused on building her own influence while settling into life back in Britain. The latest report also points to how she views her standing alongside Kate Middleton in the years ahead.
Meghan Markle thinks she’ll ‘eventually be regarded as just as important and influential as’ Kate Middleton, per source
According to Closer, Meghan Markle was left frustrated after Buckingham Palace reiterated that she and Prince Harry remain private citizens in terms of royal duties. A source claimed the Duchess believes Prince William and Princess Kate strongly supported the statement. Reportedly, the Prince and Princess of Wales wanted to firmly reinforce the boundaries between working and non-working royals.
Despite the palace’s position, the insider alleged Meghan has no intention of fading into the background. The insider claimed she wants to establish a life in Britain that does not rely on the approval of William and Kate. Simultaneously, she aims to build relationships with supportive family members and key allies.
The report also suggested the couple hopes to strengthen their public image after returning to the U.K. According to the source, Meghan remains fully aware of her mixed public reception. In fact, a recent YouGov poll reportedly showed that only 22% of Britons view her positively, while Harry enjoys higher approval ratings.
Still, the source claimed Meghan remains optimistic about her long-term influence. “Meghan is still concerned about poor reception from the public and is terrified of being booed,” the insider alleged. “But she does believe she can and will eventually be regarded as just as important and influential as Kate.”
The source added that Meghan understands she cannot rival Kate’s constitutional role as the future queen. However, she allegedly believes she can compete in areas such as public attention, global recognition, and cultural influence. The insider claimed Meghan intends to continue building her public profile while living in Britain.
