Kate Middleton has reportedly been unsettled by Meghan Markle’s recent meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. They met at London’s Claridge’s hotel, a venue associated with the Princess of Wales’s own visits. Reports citing royal insiders suggested that the encounter highlighted the sisters-in-law’s ongoing rift, as both women had returned to the same city after years without speaking to each other.
Meghan Markle’s Malala meeting ‘was a little too close to home’ for Kate Middleton, per source
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle reportedly haven’t spoken in four years, and their renewed proximity in the UK has raised speculation about whether they might unexpectedly cross paths. Meghan recently met Malala for afternoon tea at Claridge’s in Mayfair to discuss a fundraising campaign connected to International Day of the Girl. The meeting took place while Kate was reportedly only minutes away, traveling through the area on the London Underground.
A royal insider told Woman’s Day that Meghan’s appearance at the hotel may have felt particularly “a little too close to home” for Kate, as Claridge’s is reportedly one of her preferred spots for a discreet lunch. “She and William have dined there many times, so it’s understandable that it might irk Kate to see Meghan swanning about on her old turf,” the source said.
The insider also claimed that Kate’s circle has taken precautions to prevent the two women from unexpectedly crossing paths at social events. However, the report suggested that Meghan may have a different view on avoiding a public encounter. The report also suggested that Meghan might not be as concerned as Kate about the possibility of a face-to-face meeting. “It would be a mistake to underestimate Meghan,” the insider told Woman’s Day, claiming that a public encounter between the two women could attract considerable attention.
The reported rift between Kate and Meghan continues to attract attention, alongside the long-running feud between their husbands, Prince William and Prince Harry. Their return to the UK has sparked fresh speculation about how the two households manage overlapping public engagements and social circles.
