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New Biography Reveals Both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Were in Tears Over 2018 Bridesmaid Dress Dispute

A royal staffer claims both women were deeply upset during the disagreement, while Meghan Markle previously highlighted Kate Middleton's apology in her Oprah interview.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14:  Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Tom Quinn's new biography, 'Yes, Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants,' revisits the 2018 bridesmaid dress dispute, with a royal staff member stating that both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton were in tears during the incident.
  • The disagreement reportedly centered on the fit of Princess Charlotte's dress, with Meghan suggesting the use of a palace tailor to address the issue.
  • Meghan previously shared in her 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview that Kate apologized with flowers and a note after the incident, and emphasized her forgiveness of Kate's actions.
  • Prince Harry's 2023 memoir, 'Spare,' recounted finding Meghan crying on the kitchen floor after the disagreement, further highlighting the emotional toll of the event.
  • Ajay Mirpuri, the tailor who worked on the dresses, maintains he did not witness any argument, attributing the emotional stress to typical wedding pressures.