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Post by MichyM on Dec 5, 2018 20:14:41 GMT
I’m not a royals watcher/follower, but in passing have heard of the *rift* between these two. I have the noon news on and the teaser before commercial just now was about their relationship.
Out of curiosity, do you think this is a real thing, or something the media (or others) have made into a thing?
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Post by christinec68 on Dec 5, 2018 20:18:32 GMT
I've seen this also and I think it's the media. They've even been claiming Wil and Harry are a little out of sorts with each other. I can't imagine anyone really in the know would be talking to the press.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 20:20:00 GMT
I'm a royal watcher. I think it's probably made up, if not wholly, at least in part.
There are "fans" out there who are rabid in their like of one and dislike of the other. I think this gossip is just to rile these people up and sell more magazines/get more clicks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 20:22:08 GMT
They're two very different women with different cultures, different upbringings, different personalty types, different husbands, different stages in life, different levels of preparation for this job. I can imagine it's been an adjustment for everyone. But I also think the media has taken that and run with that to turn it into a "tiff." I think that at least everyone except Meghan has been a royal for long enough to know better than to have a public "feud."
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Post by gar on Dec 5, 2018 20:33:23 GMT
I haven't read anything about that and I avoid the trash news - maybe that is telling in itself?
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Post by snowsilver on Dec 5, 2018 20:33:46 GMT
I read that Kate was upset with the way Meagan spoke to one of her staff and there "were" words! But the Palace has denied it categorically.
I did also read that at one point Kate was reduced to tears at a fitting of Charlotte's dress for the wedding, and apparently that has been verified. However, it has been put down to emotional fragility having just given birth--and who can blame her!
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Post by mom on Dec 5, 2018 20:36:08 GMT
Eh. Its probably true. Lord knows I don't always get along with my sister in law. And we dont have the stress of being Royal and watched all the time.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 20:39:09 GMT
Made up. People really hate Meghan and are going to do what they can to make her miserable.
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Post by busy on Dec 5, 2018 20:46:25 GMT
I think there are unrealistic expectations that they should be best friends. Not that many women are BFFs with their sisters-in-law; there’s no reason to think they should be. I think they probably get along just fine, despite being very different people, like most in-laws. Not being besties is not the same as a rift, but a rift draws more clicks and sells more magazines.
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Post by gar on Dec 5, 2018 20:50:29 GMT
I think there are unrealistic expectations that they should be best friends. Not that many women are BFFs with their sisters-in-law; there’s no reason to think they should be. I think they probably get along just fine, despite being very different people, like most in-laws. Not being besties is not the same as a rift, but a rift draws more clicks and sells more magazines. Well said. |
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Post by eleezybeth on Dec 5, 2018 20:55:35 GMT
Made up. Completely blown out of proportion.
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Post by disneypal on Dec 5, 2018 21:05:14 GMT
I'm not a royal watcher but I suspect it is just a media thing. Honestly, if they did have a true riff between them, I'm sure they would not make it publicly known. They would be dignified and civil in public and no one would be the wiser
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Post by annabella on Dec 5, 2018 21:10:02 GMT
I read that Kate was upset with the way Meagan spoke to one of her staff and there "were" words! But the Palace has denied it categorically. I did also read that at one point Kate was reduced to tears at a fitting of Charlotte's dress for the wedding, and apparently that has been verified. However, it has been put down to emotional fragility having just given birth--and who can blame her! That story was written in a British tabloid equivalent to our National Enquirer. I don't believe any of it. People are so quick to knock down a black woman on gossip alone. I doubt Megan would cause any drama prior to her wedding. I'm sure Harry thought long and hard about the character of the woman he was going to make his wife as that position holds a lot of responsibility. |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 5, 2018 21:24:56 GMT
Probably some of both. I am sure not everything is perfect, and there could have been issues, but like family, they are worked through and all is good eventually. I also have read that Harry/Megan want a larger space, they are all still good friends and that they are spending the holidays together. Sounds like regular relationships in a glamorous lifestyle.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 5, 2018 21:42:35 GMT
I think there are unrealistic expectations that they should be best friends. Not that many women are BFFs with their sisters-in-law; there’s no reason to think they should be. I think they probably get along just fine, despite being very different people, like most in-laws. Not being besties is not the same as a rift, but a rift draws more clicks and sells more magazines.  Kate had a full life of friends, family and royal obligations before Meghan came into the picture. From everything I have seen in their public appearances they are warm and friendly with each other, but I wouldn't expect Kate to drop everything and become Meghan's BFF. That is nowhere close to being a rift. I give this story about as much chance of being based in reality as the Meghan spoiled Eugenie's wedding plans story. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 5, 2018 21:52:43 GMT
I chalk it all up to the media starting shit just to sell more stories. If there is a rift between anyone, it's between the fan camps of the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex. If you want to see some serious name calling and mud slinging, then read the comment sections of some of those sites!  This past week I read this article that really summed up the whole situation pretty well: Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s fans are fighting a fierce new royal feud |
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 5, 2018 21:52:48 GMT
I think there are unrealistic expectations that they should be best friends. Not that many women are BFFs with their sisters-in-law; there’s no reason to think they should be. I think they probably get along just fine, despite being very different people, like most in-laws. Not being besties is not the same as a rift, but a rift draws more clicks and sells more magazines.  Kate had a full life of friends, family and royal obligations before Meghan came into the picture. From everything I have seen in their public appearances they are warm and friendly with each other, but I wouldn't expect Kate to drop everything and become Meghan's BFF. That is nowhere close to being a rift. I give this story about as much chance of being based in reality as the Meghan spoiled Eugenie's wedding plans story. |
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Post by pjaye on Dec 5, 2018 21:53:19 GMT
I think the media are probably blowing it up...BUT I do think there is probably some truth at the base of it.
Those boys have been a 'double act' for much of their lives, then when William got married, Harry and Kate got along very well and then it became the three of them for quite some time. It could have been Kate that caused some discord between the brothers, but she didn't, She seemed to fit right in and they are obviously very close.
Now suddenly there's a new person trying to crack into the 'trio' and Harry's loyalties have shifted to his own wife.
I'm not at all surprised that this has caused some disruption to all of their relationships. Meghan is older and has been independent, doing what she wants for a long time, it must be difficult to fit into sometIng as structured as the royal family.
They would seem to be quite different women, Meghan has been the career woman & celebrity, Kate is a mother of three and the perfect royals wife (and I mean that as a compliment) also now strong & confident as well.
I think it very likely that there is going to be a period of adjustment for all of them and some arguments etc are to be expected as they work it all out.
There have also been reports that Meghan wanted a specific tiara for her wedding and Harry told her that she could have whatever she wants, but the Queen stepped in and said she couldn't have it because the origin of it couldn't be verified. That story doesn't seem like a stretch....most brides are quite specific about how they want to look at their wedding and I'm sure that,s even more so if your wedding is going to be broadcast live all over the world.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 5, 2018 21:53:48 GMT
I think back to Di and Sara F. They were SIL, not besties but nothing to suggest there was any kind of rift to their relationship.. at least not that I can remember.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 5, 2018 21:56:55 GMT
I think the media are probably blowing it up...BUT I do think there is probably some truth at the base of it. Those boys have been a 'double act' for much of their lives, then when William got married, Harry and Kate got along very well and then it became the three of them for quite some time. It could have been Kate that caused some discord between the brothers, but she didn't, She seemed to fit right in and they are obviously very close. Now suddenly there's a new person trying to crack into the 'trio' and Harry's loyalties have shifted to his own wife. I'm not at all surprised that this has caused some disruption to all of their relationships. Meghan is older and has been independent, doing what she wants for a long time, it must be difficult to fit into sometIng as structured as the royal family. They would seem to be quite different women, Meghan has been the career woman & celebrity, Kate is a mother of three and the perfect royals wife (and I mean that as a compliment) also now strong & confident as well. I think it very likely that there is going to be a period of adjustment for all of them and some arguments etc are to be expected as they work it all out. See I don't see Meghan breaking up a trio since Kate is way to busy with 3 little ones to be the center of attention between William and Harry. I think she is way more mature than that kind of jealously. My humble opinion  |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 5, 2018 22:04:52 GMT
I think there are unrealistic expectations that they should be best friends. Not that many women are BFFs with their sisters-in-law; there’s no reason to think they should be. I think they probably get along just fine, despite being very different people, like most in-laws. Not being besties is not the same as a rift, but a rift draws more clicks and sells more magazines. I agree! |
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Post by pjaye on Dec 5, 2018 22:11:42 GMT
You got lots of things out of my post that are NOT there.
I didn't say anything about her "breaking up" the trio, I said fitting into it...a totally different thing.
3 people who have been together in their private and public lives for several years and have a strong bond...a 4th person joining those existing relationships is always going to cause a shift and some disruption for a period of time.
And I also never said Kate was the center of attention(? ? ?) between the brothers. That's a crazy interpretation of what I wrote.
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Post by julie5 on Dec 5, 2018 22:13:36 GMT
I don’t believe anything I read in the media regarding someone’s character. Especially the British royals they seem like intensely private people with their true personalities. There’s no way to know how they behave in their homes with one another.
As for sisters in law needing to be “friends”, I don’t get why people think that needs to be a thing. I barely tolerated mine until she cut us completely out of the family. Now I have nothing to do with any of my in-laws.
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Post by valincal on Dec 5, 2018 22:23:18 GMT
I chalk it all up to the media starting shit just to sell more stories. If there is a rift between anyone, it's between the fan camps of the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex. If you want to see some serious name calling and mud slinging, then read the comment sections of some of those sites! This past week I read this article that really summed up the whole situation pretty well: Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s fans are fighting a fierce new royal feudWow...people really are crazy. And disgusting as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2018 22:30:24 GMT
Nothing better to sell newspapers than a made up rift between two people that, in all probability, don't see much of each other because of individual engagements and when they do, probably get on very well.
Pure gossip IMO.
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Post by bc2ca on Dec 5, 2018 22:49:49 GMT
I chalk it all up to the media starting shit just to sell more stories. If there is a rift between anyone, it's between the fan camps of the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex. If you want to see some serious name calling and mud slinging, then read the comment sections of some of those sites! This past week I read this article that really summed up the whole situation pretty well: Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s fans are fighting a fierce new royal feudThat was eye opening!  It sounds like one has to pick Team Meghan or Team Kate? It never occurred to me not to admire them both. |
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Post by papersilly on Dec 5, 2018 22:55:14 GMT
i think it's the media. they did it with Diana and Fergie. they like to stir up drama for the sake of headlines. buddy buddy stories aren't as good as click bait as rivalry stories. good cop vs. bad cop. girl next door vs. homewrecker. diva vs. goody goody.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 6, 2018 1:58:11 GMT
I think it's tabloid garbage.
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Post by likescarrots on Dec 6, 2018 2:22:07 GMT
They're two very different women with different cultures, different upbringings, different personalty types, different husbands, different stages in life, different levels of preparation for this job. I can imagine it's been an adjustment for everyone. But I also think the media has taken that and run with that to turn it into a "tiff." I think that at least everyone except Meghan has been a royal for long enough to know better than to have a public "feud." I think this is probably true but I did read that at some point Kate tried to have 'the talk' with Meghan... about how to fall in line as a royal... and Meghan didn't take it very well. Obviously they are all just rumors, but as you said, Kate had YEARS of training for the 'job'... and even just growing up in England I'm sure you would have a different understanding of who makes the rules in that family, while Meghan grew up as an American and we tend to think we make our own rules... So if what I heard is true, I don't necessarily think either side is the bad guy, it just might be a bit of a clash of culture/personality. |
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Post by azredhead on Dec 6, 2018 2:58:32 GMT
That just makes them seem almost normal! Everybody has their drama and I can imagine more escalated than that. or not.. I know they had said with all that pre wedding stuff with Megans dad. She also has a very different up bringing like others have mentioned. But I do like how more involved they are in their families and watching them interact. Especially Charles. I'd love to be a fly on the wall! |
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Kate had a full life of friends, family and royal obligations before Meghan came into the picture. From everything I have seen in their public appearances they are warm and friendly with each other, but I wouldn't expect Kate to drop everything and become Meghan's BFF. That is nowhere close to being a rift. I give this story about as much chance of being based in reality as the Meghan spoiled Eugenie's wedding plans story.
