Recent reports suggest Meghan Markle made a subtle dig at Kate Middleton, reigniting public interest in their rumored tensions. Specifically, in her new podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, Meghan referred to her friend Kadi Lee as “auntie Kadi” to her children, Archie and Lilibet. Some royal commentators, like Bronte Coy on The Sun, interpreted this as a pointed remark, implying Meghan’s children lack a relationship with their actual aunt, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. This has been seen as “hitting a nerve” given the estrangement between the Sussexes and the Waleses.
However, the claim lacks direct evidence from Meghan herself stating intent to shade Kate. The comment about “auntie Kadi” was made in the context of Kadi Lee expressing sadness over not having children and embracing a “cool auntie” role. Without explicit confirmation, the “dig” remains speculative, fueled by media narratives that often pit the two women against each other.
This isn’t the first time Meghan’s actions have been framed as subtle jabs. For instance, her 2019 Vogue guest editorship, where she declined to appear on the cover, was seen by some as a critique of Kate’s 2016 Vogue cover appearance, with royal author Robert Lacey suggesting it implied Kate was “boastful.” Similarly, a 2025 Daily Mail report accused Meghan of copying Kate’s 2019 Chelsea Flower Show swing photo in a promotional image for her As Ever brand, though no concrete evidence supports intentional mimicry.
On the flip side, Meghan has publicly addressed media comparisons, stating in her 2021 Oprah interview that the press treatment Kate received (e.g., being called “Waity Katie”) was “rude” but not equivalent to the “rude and racist” coverage she faced. She also called Kate a “good person,” suggesting no personal animosity. Yet, tabloid-driven narratives, like the 2023 Daily Mail claim that Kate’s burgundy outfit at a Christmas carol service was a retort to Meghan’s Netflix comments about wearing muted colors, keep the feud alive.
The controversy reflects a broader pattern: media and royal fans amplify perceived slights, often without substantiation. Posts on X, like one from @IndespairB calling Meghan “two-faced” over the podcast remark, show how sentiment on platforms can escalate these narratives. Still, without Meghan explicitly targeting Kate, these claims rely on interpretation, not fact. The real spark seems to be the public’s appetite for royal drama, not necessarily new evidence of conflict.
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