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Breaking royal attire formalities - Critics have been consistently coming after Markle about her fashion choices, particularly when it comes to showing "too much" leg.
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Breaking royal attire formalities - But Kate Middleton's gown, worn to a premiere, is similar to her sister in-law's! The fashionable hemline does not take away from this regal look.
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Meghan Markle was already famous - She wasn't exactly "regular," as she became known to the public as an actress. She’s best-known for her role on 'Suits.'
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Kate Middleton was just a girl in school - She grew up in a small village near London and led a relatively normal life until she fell in love with a prince.
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They were both into fashion - People have scrambled to buy the classy jackets of both royals, but Markle was into fashion before she met Prince Harry, even becoming an ambassador for Canadian retailer Reitmans, for whom she helped design two capsule collections.
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They were both into fashion - Middleton was working for the fashion brand Jigsaw before she married William. She later worked as a photographer, website designer, and marketing specialist for her parents' events company.
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Markle married in Windsor Castle - The Duchess of Sussex was married in a Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy dress with 600 of their closest family members and friends present.
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Middleton married in Westminster Abbey - The Duchess of Cambridge, on the other hand, wore Alexander McQueen in front of a staggering 1,900 guests.
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Meghan Markle isn't afraid of PDA - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hold hands and cozy up regularly, but they especially made the Internet swoon with their passionate kiss after Prince Harry's win at the Sentebale Polo match.
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Kate Middleton keeps things PG - After Prince William's polo match in Santa Barbara, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a tame but sweet kiss on the cheek as they celebrated his win.
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Markle's family was invited to Christmas - The Queen reportedly invited Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, to the Christmas festivities at Sandringham House in 2018.
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Middleton's family was never invited - The Queen is notoriously strict about her guest list and has never extended an invitation to Kate Middleton's family. But Middleton didn't have to suffer through any family drama, so it balances out.
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Markle might break royal birth tradition - She’s considering a home birth, reportedly opting out of giving birth at the exclusive and expensive Lindo Wing in St. Mary’s Hospital.
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Middleton had all her children at St. Mary’s - And she took the famous photos outside of the hospital's maternity ward every time.
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They share a passion for the arts and charity work - The Duchesses received their first royal patronages eight (Markle) and nine (Middleton) months after their respective wedding days. Markle recently had her four announced: the National Theatre, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Smart Works, and Mayhew.
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They share a passion for the arts and charity work - Middleton’s were East Anglia's Children's Hospices, the National Portrait Gallery, the Art Room, and Action on Addiction.
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Markle was married before Prince Harry - She was married to American film director Trevor Engelson from 2011 to 2013, and years later met her fiancé Prince Harry on a blind date. They got engaged after a whirlwind romance!
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Kate Middleton and Prince William were university sweethearts - They met at the University of St. Andrews and have been together ever since.
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Their engagement rings have stones from Princess Diana - Prince Harry proposed with a trilogy ring featuring a central diamond from Botswana, where the couple vacationed together, and two other diamonds from his late mother Princess Diana's personal collection.
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Their engagement rings have stones from Princess Diana - The Duke of Cambridge got first dibs and proposed with Princess Diana's sapphire and diamond ring while the couple were on vacation together in Kenya. Both couples also announced their engagement in November!
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First solo trip with the Queen - Less than a month after her royal wedding, Markle joined her new grandmother-in-law for their first trip together, to Cheshire, where she was snapped making the Queen giggle.
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First solo trip with the Queen - Nearly a year after Middleton’s wedding, she finally embarked on a visit that gave her some one-on-one time with HRH in Leicester, where she was probably taking notes on how to be a Queen.
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Markle jumped right into her first Royal Ascot - Meghan Markle attended her first Royal Ascot with Prince Harry exactly a month after the royal wedding, wearing a cream Givenchy button-up dress and Philip Treacy hat.
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Middleton waited five years - Middleton didn't attend her first Royal Ascot until five years after her wedding, but had reportedly declined in order to take care of the children. When she finally did attend, she looked stunning in a lace Dolce&Gabbana dress and Jane Taylor headpiece.
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The first royal tour - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex set out on their first official royal tour in July 2018, but it was a short two-day trip to Ireland.
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The first royal tour - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first royal tour was much longer, as they set out on an 11-day tour of Canada and the United States in June 2011.
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They're both adored by the public - Markle’s confidence with so many eyes trained on her is truly remarkable. Many people first gained deep respect for her when she spoke at length (without notes) for her charity cookbook designed to help those affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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They’re both adored by the public - Middleton seemed slightly nervous giving her first public speech, but her sweetness and devotion to her role (especially as a potential future queen) have won the hearts of her nation.
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So, what about this feud? - This royal drama cycle started partly because Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to move out of Kensington Palace, where Prince William and Kate Middleton also live. Fortunately, the move has more to do with the fact that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are just starting their family, while the other couple already have three kids. They’re in very different places in their lives, and they have different preferences as well.
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Regulars to royals? - While Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle seem like two regular women whose lives got turned upside down, the reason their princes fell in love with them in the first place is because they are special: They’re independent-minded and strong-willed, and they've already made great strides for positive change.
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Meghan vs Kate: Who do you prefer?
The Duchesses from different worlds
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With Meghan Markle belly-deep in the royal life, she's become quite well-adjusted to her role as the Duchess of Sussex. As the dust settles, it becomes more and more interesting to compare Markle's journey with that of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. Rumors of the sisters-in-law feuding are consistently fueled by the unanswered questions that rise from their very different approaches to being royalty, but they've both taken the path from regular to royal.
Check out this gallery to compare and contrast their fairy tales.
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