Kate Middleton 'calculated move' threatens to deepen rift with Meghan Markle

Duchess Meghan Markle believes her sister-in-law Kate Middleton made a ‘calculated move’ to visit Italy following her successful trip to Australia with Prince Harry.

According to a report by the Closer, Kate Middleton’s Italy visit has threatened to deepen her rift with Meghan.

The insiders have claimed that the royal fans have been delighted by the Princess of Wales return to the public eye this year, and her solo visit can only mean one thing – Kate is back at her best.

However, Meghan Markle is not happy with the future queen’s trip to Italy.

The close insider claimed, “From Meghan’s perspective, the timing couldn’t be more obvious. She and Harry have just come back from this great overseas trip [to Australia] and they’re finally getting some positive press, and suddenly Kate’s everywhere again."

Meghan does not believe for one second it’s a coincidence that right after she and Harry have a successful trip overseas, the source says and adds “Kate is taking one of her own.”

The insiders told the outlet, Meghan believes that the ‘royal machine’ is out to bulldoze her, especially at times when her success threatens the popularity of the family’s golden girl, Kate.

The sources went on to claim, “Meghan says this whole rollout of appearances and projects by Kate is a calculated move to shift the focus back onto her and the monarchy.”

“Meghan has always said that Kate was unnecessarily competitive with her from the first time they met,”, the insider said and added “and as far as she’s concerned, this is more of the same.”