Since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their new deal with Netflix, comparisons with Kate Middleton have been quick to surface.
The funny thing is that Meghan is reportedly “furious” with those who accuse her of copying her sister-in-law.
The controversy stems mainly from Meghan’s new Christmas special, which will be part of her series With Love, and some see it as an attempt to rival Kate’s traditional Christmas event at Westminster Abbey.
An insider explains that Meghan considers this criticism unfair: “Kate doesn’t ‘own’ Christmas. There are always going to be comparisons, but Meghan has a business that she needs to make a success of.”
The reality is that since Meghan joined the family, her every move has been scrutinized, and comparisons with Kate seem inevitable.
“The Kate versus Meghan chatter started almost as soon as Meghan joined the family, and it’s not going to stop, but Meghan doesn’t want to compete or copy Kate,” said a source quoted by OK.
Some experts, such as Kinsey Schofield, point out that the Sussexes have shown a pattern of choosing moments that could overshadow other royal occasions.
From the launch of the book Spare to the publication of photos on Instagram coinciding with Kate’s events, every action is interpreted as competition or an attempt to stand out.
On this occasion, their Christmas special seems more like a branding project than a family tradition, which for many is not even worth comparing.
Despite the criticism, Meghan knows that comparisons are part of the game.
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