The reported rivalry between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle takes center stage again as the two get roped into the Beckham family feud. Speculations of a rift between Meghan and Kate, who are married to royal brothers Prince Harry and Prince William, respectively, had been circulating long before the infamous royal feud took form. While some sources speculate this beef originated from a dispute over Princess Charlotte’s Bridesmaid dress at Meghan’s 2018 royal wedding, others believe this rivalry is spurred by the unspoken competition between them for popularity among the people.
Although their rivalry has taken a backseat since the onset of the royal feud, a situation involving their mutual acquaintance is reviving the buzz. Speaking to RadarOnline, a source claimed that both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have become so involved in the ongoing feud between Brooklyn Beckham and the rest of his family.
Meghan Sides With Brooklyn and Nicola in Beckham Family Feud
The Duchess of Sussex took a clear side in the family feud earlier this month, when she hosted David and Victoria Beckham’s estranged son, Brooklyn, and his wife, Nicola Peltz, in her sprawling $29 million Montecito mansion. Doing so, the source believes, was a declaration of her support for the youngsters over their famous parents. The source divulged,
“Family tension is a very familiar narrative, and one Meghan’s painfully aware of. She wants to support Nicola however she can when it comes to her family rift.”
Further addressing the nature of the Sussexes’ friendship with Brooklyn Beckham, 26, and Nicola Peltz, 30, another insider claimed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry saw “a huge amount of potential in this friendship” and eagerly yearned to build on it. The duchess especially “found a kindred spirit” in Nicola, who, like her, has faced public scrutiny and “has been made to feel like” an outsider since her marriage into the Beckham clan.
Sources claim that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spending time with Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz, to the extent that they’ve come to be known as the “U.S. Fab Four,” a play on the term once used to describe the royal brothers Harry and William, and their respective wives before the Couple’s Departure from Royal Duties. This blossoming relationship comes amid Brooklyn’s fallout with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, and siblings Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
The 25-year-old was noticeably absent from his dad’s recent 50th birthday this month, as well as in recent family shots. Meghan has been accused of exploiting this family discord to strengthen her connection with Brooklyn and Nicola, potentially driving a wedge between him and his parents, perhaps as part of a grand revenge plot. The source added,
“The downside is Kate is on the other side of the feud!”
Kate Middleton Moves Against Meghan Markle in Age-Long Rivalry
Unlike Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton has opted to side with David and Victoria Beckham in the family rivalry, declaring her decision with a bang! The 43-year-old stepped out in a green tailored trouser suit by Victoria Beckham while attending the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design event on May 13, 2025, just days after Meghan’s infamous dinner with Brooklyn and Nicola. A royal insider stressed that this outfit choice was no coincidence, as Kate Middleton intended it as a message to Victoria Beckham, Meghan Markle, and the rest of the world, confirming where she stood in the feud. The source divulged,
“It wasn’t accidental. Kate knows exactly what she’s doing. Wearing VB was her way of showing Victoria she’s got her back, and she and Wills have been close to David and Victoria for years.”
Another source pointed out that Kate Middleton understood Victoria’s plight as a mom and knew how painful it must feel to be estranged from her own child. Hence, by wearing her brand at such an important occasion, she gave the proud mom a “little boost,” a supportive gesture that meant the world. Finding themselves on the opposite side of another heated family feud has further driven a wedge between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, who are already at odds over the long-prevailing royal feud and rumored rivalry before that.
