A Blog With a Rebel Spirit
The piece appeared as part of a profile on Princess Alia Al Senussi, a descendant of Libyan royalty. Markle emphasized that she aligned more with being a “royal rebel” than a “Cinderella.”
Years later, in the Netflix series Harry & Meghan, the Duchess recalled the early days of her blog. “I’ve never really been the type of person to do only one thing. I guess that’s how my website was born. There was fashion. There was tons of food and travel… And The Tig wasn’t just a hobby. It became a really successful business.”
It was fitting, then, that after stepping back as senior royals in 2020, Meghan and Harry were dubbed “royal rebels” by the press.
William and Kate’s Support Despite Differences
While Markle may not have been impressed by William and Kate’s wedding, the couple warmly supported her ahead of her own. Just a month before Meghan and Harry’s 2018 ceremony, Kate told reporters: “It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together. William and I are absolutely thrilled… it’s a really happy time for any couple, and we wish them all the best and hope they enjoy this happy moment.”
Even after the Sussexes left royal life and relocated to California, Kate congratulated Meghan on the birth of her daughter, Princess Lilibet.
Tensions Behind Palace Walls
Still, harmony between the two women was often strained. In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry recounted several difficult moments between Meghan and Kate, including an incident in which Kate allegedly made Meghan cry over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress in the days leading up to the wedding. He also revealed that tensions with William and Kate began even before his marriage to Meghan.
