Emotional clash between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton over princess Charlotte’s dress resurfaces in explosive royal tell-all

A long-standing royal rumor has been reignited, shedding fresh light on one of the most talked-about moments from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2018 wedding. A new royal biography titled 'Yes, Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants' by author Tom Quinn reveals new details about a private confrontation between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress, a clash that reportedly left both duchesses in tears.Citing a former royal insider, Quinn’s book delves into the high-pressure days leading up to the Sussexes’ nuptials and the emotional fallout behind palace doors. While earlier reports claimed that Kate was the one moved to tears by the disagreement, Newsweek reports that Quinn’s source paints a more nuanced picture: both women were deeply affected.According to the royal aide, the tension between Meghan and Kate erupted during discussions about the fit of Princess Charlotte’s dress. What started as a practical issue spiraled into an emotionally charged moment with the staffer noting, “They were both crying their eyes out.” The insider emphasized that much like common family disagreements, the words were exchanged that both sides later regretted. “It was all said in the heat of the moment,” the source added.During Meghan’s 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, she shared her side of the story, stating that she was the one brought to tears, not Kate. Her husband, Prince Harry, later backed this up, revealing that Kate had voiced concern that Charlotte’s dress was too loose. Meghan, in turn, offered a solution by suggesting quick alterations.Ajay Mirpuri, the luxury tailor responsible for the bridesmaids’ dresses, also addressed the situation in a Daily Mail interview from 2023. He recalled that all six dresses required urgent alterations just days before the wedding. While he did not witness any conflict himself, he acknowledged the stress everyone was under. “No one wants their child walking down the aisle in a poorly fitting dress,” Mirpuri said. “It was a last-minute rush, but we got it done.”Beyond the dress drama, Quinn’s book also touches on the distant relationship between the two royal women. Despite entering the royal family as outsiders and facing similar challenges, Meghan and Kate reportedly never developed a close bond. According to Quinn, their connection remained formal and reserved a sharp contrast to the public hopes of a warm sisterly friendship.