Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s feud may have started over fashion – She knows

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The rift between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle may have started earlier than anyone thought because of a designer who was highly sought after by both women. London designer Erdem Moralioglu was favored by both the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex, but royal rank reportedly came into play.

Both women have made their mark with their own unique fashion styles, so it’s no surprise that both would love a label that dresses A-list stars like Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts. Kate enjoyed elite access to the brand because she was a member of the royal family, while Meghan wore Moralioglu’s creations during her time. Costumes – both on set and in her personal life, according to Telegraph.

Meghan learned early on that she would have to wait in line behind Kate to see his final line. “Erdem Moralioglu was one of Meghan’s absolute favourites, but even after Harry put a ring on it, Kate, who was already a customer, continued to take precedence,” the UK newspaper explained. It makes sense for Kate to get the “designers first” because she’ll be queen one day, but that didn’t make her relationship with Meghan any easier.

As Harry noted in his SPARE press junkies, women have it more difficult in the palace. They seem to be the least protected by the royal family and are often the subject of unfair headlines, while some of the men (cough, cough, Prince Andrew) seem to have it easy. Royal protocols, especially when it comes to clothing, can be challenging to adhere to, so, understandably, ditching a favorite designer when you’re new to the family must have been difficult. It’s almost as if the palace structure pitted Kate and Meghan against each other from the start rather than fostering a supportive sisterhood.

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