Meghan Markle reportedly told Kate Middleton that Princess Charlotte's bridesmaid dress was "too big, too long, too baggy," and that Charlotte cried when she tried it on; Meghan offered to have a palace tailor fix it, but Kate insisted all dresses needed remaking, leading to an argument that Meghan later said left her in tears, though she later told Oprah that Kate apologized with flowers. The incident, detailed in Prince Harry's memoir Spare, sparked a widely reported dispute between the two women about the tailoring of the flower girl dresses before Meghan and Harry's wedding.
According to Harry, Catherine told Meghan that Charlotte's dress was ``too big, too long, too baggy.'' Charlotte had apparently cried when she tried it on.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
The fit of all of the bridesmaids' dresses—not just Princess Charlotte's—was off, other reports note. According to the Daily Mail, tailor Ajay Mirpui and his team of four had to rework each gown. "I can understand why anybody would be upset if the dresses weren't fitting—it's nerve-wracking," Mirpui said.
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
Princess Kate had "planned abdominal surgery" in January 2024, described by Kensington Palace as successful and non-cancerous initially, but later revealed to involve cancer requiring preventative chemotherapy, though the specific type of surgery (e.g., hysterectomy, organ removal, or other issue) was kept private, with speculation ranging from gynecological to gastrointestinal issues, all pointing to a major procedure requiring significant recovery time.
A whopping 66% of respondents reported feeling favorably toward Kate, while only 10% had an unfavorable opinion of the Princess of Wales.
Royal experts have claimed that the bride and Carole Middleton feared that the Duchess would 'overshadow the main event' and pull focus from Pippa on her big day. At the time there were rumors that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were dating and the press were desperate to snap a shot of the couple together at an event.
Catherine didn't lose her hair as her type of chemo was one that doesn't cause hair loss, so she doesn't need to wear a wig at all. Not all chemo causes hair loss.
No, Princess Charlotte of Wales, the young daughter of Prince William and Catherine, has not been reported to have porphyria; the condition is sometimes mistakenly linked to historical royals, specifically Princess Charlotte of Prussia, a distant ancestor of the British monarchy, who suffered from lifelong illness, leading to speculation she had porphyria. Modern research suggests a genetic link to King George III, and while other descendants, like Prince William of Gloucester, were diagnosed, there's no indication the current Princess Charlotte has it.
Meghan Markle's name was removed from Archie Harrison's birth certificate in 2019, changing it from "Rachel Meghan The Duchess of Sussex" to just "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," as a move to align with royal protocol, similar to Princess Diana's birth certificate, though it sparked rumors of a "snub" to Kate Middleton and was described by Meghan's spokesperson as a Palace directive, not her own choice, adding complexity to royal naming conventions.
Beyoncé has shown strong public and private support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and sending a supportive text calling her a "princess" and someone chosen to "break generational curses". This support includes a notable 2019 Brit Awards moment where she and Jay-Z accepted an award in front of a portrait of Meghan, and they met at The Lion King premiere, where Beyoncé praised Meghan's impact on "race relations dialogue".
A royal biographer and editor wrote that Queen Elizabeth reportedly told friends she thought Meghan Markle's wedding dress was "too white." The monarch felt that such a gown wasn't appropriate for a divorcee who was remarrying, the reports suggest.
Harry wrote about the moment in his 2023 memoir Spare, sharing that Kate texted Meghan four days before the wedding, telling her, “Charlotte's dress is too big, too long, too baggy.
A Public Controversy Pushed Meghan And Jessica Apart
Meghan Markle and Jessica Mulroney's friendship crumbled in 2020, when the latter was accused of showing “textbook white privilege” in a dispute with influencer Sasha Exeter.
No. Not all chemotherapy drugs have hair loss as a possible side effect. Check with your care team to find out if it's a potential side effect for the drugs you'll be taking.
The Princess of Wales made a solo appearance today for a cause very close to her heart. Kate also made her first public speech in two years, and the first time she has delivered a speech at an event since returning to work following her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Kate, on the other hand, follows a simple diet. She eats the same thing for breakfast every morning, loves a light lunch and enjoys a spicy curry or a roast chicken for dinner. She is also known to be fond of a green smoothie loaded with fruits and veggies. Besides olives, Kate loves another popular salty snack.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
Ingrid Seward says in a new interview with Gb News that Prince Philip felt like Meghan was just like King Edward IV's wayward wife, Wallis Simpson. Apparently, he felt like Meghan was going to do some major damage before she caused any damage.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
91% of Britons have a negative opinion of Prince Andrew, the most ever recorded by YouGov.
Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to majesties, so Meghan would only have to do so to Kate once the princess becomes Queen.