Before Kate Middleton became the Princess of Wales and one of the most admired figures of the royal family, she was a university student who captured the heart of Prince William. Known for her impeccable style and reserved personality, Kate rarely found herself at the center of scandals. Nevertheless, the media and royal gossip have repeatedly tried to cast a shadow on her “perfect” image.
One of the most discussed episodes was her sister Pippa’s wedding in 2017. The headlines were filled with rumors about whether Meghan Markle would attend the celebration. Some sources claimed that Kate wanted the attention to be focused on her sister, and Meghan ended up skipping the ceremony. Gossips and insiders speculated that this could be due to Kate’s influence, although there was no confirmation.
The tension between Kate and Meghan was also discussed at length. Biographers and authors of royal books wrote that women’s relationships were cold from the very beginning: once Kate “jokingly trembled” when she heard Meghan’s name, and cameras at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II caught an icy look, which generated a wave of discussions on the Internet.
There have also been fashion scandals. At the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan in 2018, Kate appeared in a light yellow Alexander McQueen coat, which many perceived as white, violating the unspoken rule not to wear white at someone else’s wedding. In addition, during the coronation of King Charles III, Kate was observed to avoid eye contact with Camilla, which gave rise to additional rumors about the difficult relationship between members of the royal family.
