While the royal family, owing to the power it holds as an institution, has always been a media favorite, it is mostly the royal brides that have borne the mantle of making it a buzzworthy extravaganza. This could not be any truer in the case of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, who have never seen an off-season in terms of popularity. Albeit, unfortunately, from different sides of the pond.

As Meghan Markle attempts a powerful strut at the top of the Hollywood charts and Kate Middleton to her crown, pitting the two women against each other now even holds political significance. However, for the Duchess who was hoping to end it all, the comparisons do not end with her like-aged sister-in-law.

Meghan Markle and Princess Charlotte are worlds apart

Even with a shrewd value of two, it does not long to conclude that Meghan Markle, even in her best moments, has found the essence of her being mostly tied to deluxe, debonair, and daring. Kate Middleton, on the other hand, has mostly ridden the high tide of being the kind princess. Her daughter, Princess Charlotte, also enjoys the same favorability. While it is easy to label it as the perks of being a ‘will-be Queen’, as Meghan Markle steps out with her Cult Gaia clutch and Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte are found at a local pub’s toilet, netizens think it is the people’s princess factor.

The Duchess of Sussex recently stepped out to celebrate her 42nd birthday. Although a notoriously private affair, it was celebrated at a diner approved by celebrities. Around the same time, a customer at a local pub was surprised to see Princess Charlotte walk into the pub toilet.

Testimonies of various customers to DailyMail, all boiled down to the royals being “normal and nice“. Thus proving that it is the relatability factor that ultimately wins hearts. While the contrast is unintended, it speaks volumes as the Sussexes look at an empty list of trusted Hollywood friends.

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This also raises questions as to who was actually to be blamed for the Megxit.

Is the royal family the real culprit behind the Megxit?

The Oprah Winfrey interview that the Sussexes gave in 2021 was described as phenomenal and candid. However, at certain points, the retired senior royals resemble Bear Grylls as he reflects on an incredibly challenging adventure. The danger in this case was the intense media coverage.

It is pretty evident that the negative media coverage was the driving force of Megxit. And as powerful as the Crown may be, it is only a mere headline in a media frenzy. This is why, as fans watch Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte do just fine, they cannot help but think there was a fault in the Duchess being too deluxe, debonair, and daring.

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Who among Meghan Markle and Princess Charlotte is more of a people’s princess, according to you? Let us know in the comments below.