Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has reportedly left her sister-in-law Meghan Markle ‘fuming’ with her plans to visit the United States with King Charles and Prince William.
According to a report by the Closer, Prince William and Kate are planning a major 2026 trip to America to celebrate the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence of the country, leaving Meghan fuming.
King Charles is expected to lead, but the Palace wants William and Kate to be involved, the insiders said and added, “The visit will be a chance for them to subtly reclaim the spotlight from Harry and Meghan on American soil with grace, duty and real star power.”
The outlet claims Meghan and Harry are said to be displeased - and an insider alleges that leaked photos from the set of Meghan's new film, Close Personal Friends, as well as Harry's last-minute trip to Canada, were a bid to 'one-up' William's recent official trip to Brazil.
Also, recently, as the future king and queen attended the annual Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London - their first red carpet appearance in two years – the duchess appeared on the front cover of Harper's Bazaar, where she spoke about Prince Harry's bold' love for her.
The insiders told the outlet about Kate and William's visit, “It's a tit-for-tat PR duel.”
“Meghan's said she's sick of being upstaged. But for the Waleses, the constant one-upmanship is exhausting, so the US trip is their way of reclaiming the upper hand once and for all”, the source further said.
Earlier, there were also claims US President Donald Trump plans to host King Charles in a lavish State visit planned for the spring — if the monarch’s health allows him to travel.
The sources say, “We’re hoping all the senior royals will come over."
However, Prince Harry and Meghan won’t be on the guest list.
