Archive · 20 May 2025
Royal Bridesmaid Dress Drama: Meghan and Kate's Relationship
Once upon a time, before a big royal wedding, there was a disagreement about a little girl's dress.
Meghan and Kate, who were going to be family, had a fight over the dress's fit.
Meghan, used to fast-paced work, wanted the dress fixed right away.
Kate, dealing with a new baby, thought it was too close to the wedding.
Both got upset and cried.
This dress drama, along with different views on how things should be done, caused tension.
This situation eventually led to them separating their households and a rift between them.
Disagreement arose over alterations needed for Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress.
Tensions escalated during a fitting, leading to both women crying.
Meghan and Kate had different expectations regarding palace staff and protocol.
The disagreement contributed to the Sussexes separating from Kensington Palace.
The incident has deepened public perception of the relationship between the women.
- Who
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
- What
- Disagreement over a flower-girl dress fitting.
- When
- Months before 2018 wedding
- Where
- Kensington Palace
- Why
- Due to differing expectations and cultural differences.
Sympathisers of the Princess of Wales
Supporters of the Duchess of Sussex
Reason for Tension
Sympathisers of the Princess of Wales
Postpartum nerves and wedding pressure explain Catherine’s tension.
Supporters of the Duchess of Sussex
Meghan, new to the country, faced unyielding traditions and shouldered blame.
- Incident
- Flower-girl dress
- Dress Designer
- Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy
- Flower Girl
- Princess Charlotte
- Source of Information
- Harry's memoir 'Spare'
- Additional Context
- 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey
- Queen's Response
- Queen Elizabeth II