The British royal family has long been the subject of global fascination, with its traditions, protocols, and occasional controversies drawing intense public scrutiny.
One of the most talked-about tensions in recent years has been the dynamic between Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.
While the monarchy often projects an image of unity, the past few years have exposed internal conflicts that challenge this perception.
Among the most debated incidents is the supposed fallout between Meghan and Kate in the days leading up to the Sussexes’ 2018 wedding.
For years, media reports painted Meghan as the villain, claiming she had reduced Kate to tears over a disagreement about flower girl dresses.
However, Meghan later disputed this claim, revealing a drastically different version of events that put Kate at the center of the controversy.
During a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan directly addressed the rumors that she had made Kate cry.
She stated, “I don’t think it’s fair to her to get into the details of [the fight], because she apologized. And I’ve forgiven her.”
While Meghan refused to go into specifics, she made it clear that the situation had been unfairly twisted against her.
She added, “What was hard to get over was being blamed for something that not only I didn’t do, but that happened to me.”
Despite Meghan’s efforts to clarify the situation, speculation about the infamous argument persisted.
It wasn’t until Prince Harry released his memoir Spare that the full details of the dispute were finally revealed.
Harry’s account, which provides never-before-seen details, sheds light on the exact messages exchanged between Meghan and Kate before the wedding.
According to the book, days before the wedding, Kate texted Meghan about concerns regarding Princess Charlotte’s flower girl dress.
Kate allegedly wrote, “Charlotte’s dress is too big, too long, too baggy. She cried when she tried it on at home.”
Meghan, already under immense stress due to media scrutiny over her father, responded by offering a practical solution.
She informed Kate that a tailor, Ajay, had been available at Kensington Palace since 8 a.m. to make alterations.
Meghan’s message read, “Right, and I told you the tailor has been standing by since 8 a.m. Here. At KP. Can you take Charlotte to have it altered, as the other mums are doing?”
However, Kate reportedly insisted that all the dresses be remade instead of adjusted, citing the advice of her own wedding dress designer.
This disagreement escalated tensions, with Meghan struggling to cope with the stress of the situation while preparing for her big day.
At one point, Meghan asked Kate if she was aware of the media frenzy surrounding her father, Thomas Markle.
While Kate acknowledged the situation, she remained firm on the dress issue, responding, “And the wedding is in four days!”
As the conversation continued, Meghan reiterated that Ajay was available for alterations, telling Kate, “I’m not sure what else to say. If the dress doesn’t fit then please take Charlotte to see Ajay. He’s been waiting all day.”
After much back-and-forth, Kate eventually relented, responding with a brief, “Fine.”
Despite the resolution, the argument left Meghan deeply upset, with Prince Harry recalling that he came home to find her sobbing on the floor.
Months later, the tabloids published a completely different version of events, claiming that it was Meghan who had made Kate cry.
This false narrative remained unchallenged by the palace, leading to widespread public criticism of Meghan.
However, a shocking new revelation came when Harry disclosed details of a private meeting between the four royals in December 2018.
During this conversation, Kate reportedly admitted the truth, telling Meghan directly, “I know, Meghan, that I was the one who made you cry.”
Despite this admission, the media did nothing to correct the damaging reports.
Harry claimed that Kate appeared “flustered” while Prince William provided only “supportive-sounding evasions.”
The Sussexes then questioned who had leaked the false story in the first place, leading to another shocking moment.
Harry writes that, after much discussion, William eventually admitted he “might’ve” mentioned the argument to King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The revelation left both Meghan and Harry stunned, with the prince recalling, “I put my hand over my face. Meg froze. A heavy silence fell. So now we knew.”
Harry confronted his brother, expressing his frustration: “You of all people should’ve known.”
William, realizing the weight of his actions, simply nodded, and the meeting ended in silence.
The bombshell revelation completely shifts the narrative surrounding the infamous argument, exposing how the truth was kept hidden.
Despite Kate’s private admission and Meghan’s repeated attempts to clarify what actually happened, the damage had already been done.
The story raises serious questions about the role of the media, the royal family’s internal politics, and the pressures faced by those who marry into it.
Harry’s book has finally provided a clearer understanding of the tensions behind palace doors for the public.
Yet, the question remains why was the truth never publicly acknowledged until now?
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