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Meghan Markle Faces Royal Exile as Kate Stands Firm

By Maya Maddox • Apr 09, 2025

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It's the royal rift that won't quit, and now insiders are saying Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton's relationship is officially past the point of no return.

Once hopeful royal watchers dreamed of a modern-day "Fab Four," imagining Prince William, Kate, Prince Harry, and Meghan as a powerhouse team. Instead, the frostiness between the sisters-in-law has only deepened over the years, with new reports confirming what many suspected — Kate has no interest in patching things up, and Meghan may finally be realizing that reconciliation isn't in the cards.

The Silent Treatment Since 2022

The last time Meghan and Kate were seen in public together was reportedly at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022. And since then? Nothing. No holiday messages, no olive branches, not even a whisper of a peace offering.

"From the very beginning, Kate and Meghan were hardly what I would call a love match... Even before they had their famous, tearful row over the flower girls' dresses at Harry and Meghan's wedding, the relationship between the two princesses was frosty," said royal biographer Christopher Andersen, as reported by Fox News.

Meghan's 'Remorse' Comes Too Late?

Now, as Kate battles cancer, Meghan is allegedly feeling regretful about how things unfolded. British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital, "Meghan Markle is purportedly remorseful. ... Well, one would hope... It's just being spread that she doesn't want any bad blood. ... Of course, she wants and needs some sort of reconciliation. ... (But) Meghan Markle has a long way to go for Kate to ever see an upside for the royal family or the public in a reconciliation," as reported by Fox News.

But experts say any remorse from Meghan is unlikely to move the needle.

According to royal editor Omid Scobie in his book "Endgame," Kate has "jokingly shivered when Meghan's name has come up around her," as reported by Harper's Bazaar. Subtle? Not so much.

The Body Language Tells the Story

For those hoping for a reunion, body language experts say don't hold your breath. Footage from past royal events paints a clear picture of a chilly dynamic.

"While there are no active signs to suggest any actual animosity, we are still yet to be treated to any 'moments' that might suggest bonding and friendship rather than what risks looking like a hint of frosty-formality," says body language expert Judi James, as reported by Express.

And then there's the infamous lip gloss incident. Harry described the exchange in his memoir "Spare" saying, "Meg asked to borrow Kate's lip gloss. An American thing. Meg forgot hers, worried she needed some, and turned to Kate for help," as reported by Times Now News. Kate, reportedly taken aback, "went into her handbag and reluctantly pulled out a small tube. Meg squeezed some onto her finger and applied it to her lips. Kate grimaced." A small moment? Maybe. But one that encapsulates the awkwardness between them.

No Coming Back From This

Despite Meghan's supposed interest in reconciling, the reality is that Kate has moved on — and royal insiders believe it's William who is firmly against any truce.

Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that "standing in the way of a reconciliation is William, who may be dominating the dialogue. Kate, like a loyal royal wife, will accept his decision."

And with Meghan fully focused on her next chapter — her lifestyle brand, a Netflix cooking show, and her Hollywood connections — any hope for a grand reunion seems more like a royal fantasy than a reality.

So, is there any chance of Meghan and Kate patching things up? Based on what has been reported thus far, not likely.

If the past few years have proven anything, it's that this royal ice storm isn't thawing anytime soon.

References: Meghan Markle 'remorseful' over Kate Middleton feud, but 'frosty' relationship likely beyond repair: experts | Royal Rivalry: Why Kate Middleton And Meghan Markle Don't Get Along? | Why Kate Middleton Is Uninterested in Forming a Friendship With Meghan Markle | Prince William, Kate Middleton prioritize 'duty' as Meghan Markle focuses on Hollywood image: expert | Meghan and Kate's relationship 'crumbled' at THIS moment, says body language expert

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