Let me tell you a little story about the royal family. Picture this: Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are at odds, and it seems like they're on the verge of needing a royal intervention. Now, Queen Elizabeth, the matriarch of this whole operation, is doing her best not to fan the flames of jealousy between these two. You see, the queen, who's been on the throne for decades, finds herself right in the middle of their battle for the spotlight.
Both Meghan and Kate are in a race to claim the title of Queen Elizabeth’s favorite great-granddaughter-in-law. But here’s the thing—Queen Elizabeth, at 92 years old, is all about keeping things neutral. According to In Touch, Her Majesty "tries not to play favorites" when it comes to the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate) and the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan). That’s a wise move, if you ask me.
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Spending Quality Time with Both Duchesses
One of the ways Queen Elizabeth keeps the peace is by giving each duchess quality one-on-one time. For example, during a trip to mass at Balmoral on August 26, she sat in the back of her chauffeured car with Kate. A few months earlier, on June 14, Meghan joined the queen on a train ride for a day of engagements in Cheshire, England. During that trip, the two women had a lovely chat about all sorts of things, from how Meghan was adjusting to royal life to her charity plans, according to a source speaking with In Touch.
Generous Gifts for Both Women
Queen Elizabeth hasn’t stopped at just spending time with them; she’s also been generous with her gifts. After Prince William and Kate's royal wedding in 2011, the queen gifted them Anmer Hall, a stunning 10-bedroom Georgian manor located at Sandringham, her retreat in Norfolk. Then, after Meghan and Prince Harry’s wedding, they received York Cottage, a beautiful mansion also on the Sandringham grounds. This residence once belonged to Harry’s great-great-grandfather, King George V.
