Kate Reportedly ‘Fuming’ Over Meghan’s Association with Woman Who ‘Questioned’ Her ‘Cancer Diagnosis’
The Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton feud has, at times, felt as big as the feud between Prince William and Prince Harry. The two women were compared from the beginning, as were the brothers, and in the court of public opinion, everything one of them did was about the other one, or proof of their feud. That hasn’t changed even though Harry and Meghan are no longer working royals.
But in this particular case, there might actually be a point to it. RadarOnline is reporting that Middleton is “fuming” about Markle’s decision to continue with her $3,000-a-head “Her Best Life Retreat” in Sydney from April 17 to 19 after it was reported that one attendee has promoted conspiracy theories about Kate.
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An Australian influencer known online as @ZandiSussex, reportedly secured tickets to the reateat. And that influencer has posted repeated claims about Middleton’s cancer being “fake.”
Kate is reportedly not happy. “Kate is fuming this event is still going ahead after this revelation,” a source told the outlet.
Markle has not been in contact with the influencer or said anything that implies she holds the same views about Middleton, but people say it’s still bad optics. “While it isn’t Meghan’s fault directly, she would have appreciated the gesture of the event being cancelled, or at least the guest being banned, in recognition of the horror this kind of ‘cancer fakery’ trolling causes high-profile victims of the disease,” the source said.
Another insider added: “The concern isn’t really about the concept of the event itself – on paper, it’s a fairly typical high-end lifestyle retreat. What’s unsettling people is the type of individuals now publicly linking themselves to it and claiming to be part of the guest list.
“But when someone who is associated, even loosely, with the event has a track record of promoting deeply offensive and baseless claims – particularly something as serious as questioning a cancer diagnosis – it changes how the entire project is perceived. It stops being just a wellness or branding exercise and starts to attract a very different kind of attention.”
Markle and Middleton reportedly never had a close relationship, but the two always remained cordial in public, and recent reports had even indicated Markle was looking to reach out to Middleton as a way to help Harry reconcile with his brother William. Harry met with his father, King Charles, last September, and is said to be planning another meeting soon.
Some indicate this latest issue might overshadow any possible reconciliation. “That kind of association can quickly overshadow everything else. Even if there is no direct connection with Meghan or endorsement from her, the optics alone are enough to raise questions and create unease around what is supposed to be a positive, aspirational experience,” sources said.
“When individuals known for highly inflammatory or divisive online behavior are seen as part of the event, it creates a disconnect between the brand and reality. It raises questions about how carefully the guest list has been curated and whether enough due diligence has been carried out.”
