A source claims that Meghan Markle viewed Kate Middleton’s London Tube appearance as a deliberate and “calculated slap.” The report comes amid ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family. While rumors suggest that Prince Harry is open to making amends, Prince William is apparently in no mood to reconcile with his estranged brother and sister-in-law.
Meghan Markle Sees Kate Middleton’s London Tube Outing as ‘Calculated Slap’ — Source
A source has suggested that Meghan Markle believes Kate Middleton deliberately tried to upstage her by taking Princess Charlotte on the London Underground. The claim has emerged at a time when the Sussexes are still locked in a battle over their security. Prince Harry is currently urging the UK government and the Home Office to reinstate full, taxpayer-funded armed police protection for his family during their time in the UK. The non-working royals even withdrew Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet from their UK school. The move came just two days into the new term over concerns about the safety of their daily commute.
In contrast, Princess Catherine was seen over the weekend navigating London’s Elizabeth line with 11-year-old Princess Charlotte. She was relying on only a low-key security presence. Commenting on the move, a source told Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice, “Meghan believes Catherine knew exactly what she was doing.” Adding, “Harry and Meghan say Britain is too dangerous for their children, then Catherine casually takes Charlotte on the Tube. Meghan sees that as a calculated slap in the face.”
Weighing in, they added that the implication for the Duchess was unmistakable. If Kate Middleton can take her daughter on public transport, it suggests they should be able to do the same. In Meghan Markle’s view, the Princess of Wales was attempting to make her and Harry look absurd without saying a word.
That said, those close to Princess Catherine maintain that the claim is completely ridiculous. A confidant told the gossip outlet, “Catherine doesn’t spend her days plotting ways to embarrass Meghan.” Continuing, “She was enjoying time with Charlotte. Meghan wasn’t even part of the conversation. Catherine was being a mother, not sending a message, Meghan needs to understand that not everything revolves around her.“
