Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married for over a decade, having tied the knot in a grand 2011 wedding. Years later, William watched his brother Harry marry Meghan Markle — a union that reportedly sparked tensions within the royal family.
Though the brothers were once close, their relationship has deteriorated, partly due to Harry and Meghan’s fast-moving romance and Meghan’s rocky integration into royal life. William was concerned about the pace of the relationship and even advised Harry to take it slow, which upset him.
Despite early support, William later voiced private concerns, including about Meghan wearing Princess Diana’s jewelry for the wedding. Meghan, feeling isolated and unprepared for royal duties, also struggled with press scrutiny and a lack of support from William and Kate, according to reports.
Meghan’s father caused pre-wedding drama by staging photos and ultimately did not attend, leading Prince Charles to walk her partway down the aisle — at Meghan’s request.
While Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding was a public success, private tensions lingered. Their relationship with William and Kate soured further, and the couples are now estranged.
More recently, Meghan was reportedly shocked to learn William and Kate are expanding their Royal Foundation into the U.S., including mental health initiatives — an area she and Harry also focus on. Sources claim she sees it as a potential “turf war,” especially given the Waleses’ popularity in America.