Why Meghan Markle Is Refusing To ‘Play By Rules’ In The Royal Family

The British royal family has been plagued with rumors of a Kate Middleton-Meghan Markle and Prince William-Prince Harry feud for months, but according to the latest issue of Us Magazine, the demise of the former foursome’s co-run The Royal Foundation is all about “creative differences” and Markle settling into her role in the royal family.

An insider tells the magazine in its July 8 print edition that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to split from Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate’s foundation last month to start their own due to differing viewpoints.

“Kensington Palace is painting this as a natural progression but there were definitely issues with Meghan and Kate seeing eye-to-eye on how they wanted to run this charity,” an insider said.

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Ultimately, the insider said there is no “rift” between the royal woman and that it came down to Meghan wanting to “be more involved” with creating initiatives and being “in the trenches” while Kate reportedly wanted to be “more hands off.”

“It’s hard for Meghan in London because the press is so vicious to her there,” explained the source. “This is her life but her mentality is like, ‘Well, if this is what it’s going to be like, I’m going to do what I want to do. I won’t play by these rules.'”

Luckily for her, the insider shares that Prince Harry “supports her” decisions while she challenges "royal norms." Still, it is said that the royal recommended to his wife that she “move with ease.” Added the source, “[Meghan is] figuring out what she can do in terms of being active [and more] comfortable with her role.”