After viewing Meghan Markle's emotional ITV interview, Kate Middleton is reportedly determined to make amends with her sister-in-law. The Duchesses are believed to be friendly, though not particularly close, behind the scenes of Buckingham Palace, however, Kate wants to do a better job of supporting Meghan through this trying time.
Royal expert and author Phil Dampier spoke to The Express about Kate and Meghan's relationship following Meghan's interview. “Behind the scenes, I’m told Kate is doing her best to bring everyone together and help Meghan," Dampier explained. "None of them want to let the Queen down so Kate is trying to patch things up in private. I’m told she has reached out to Meghan and spoken to her on the phone. Kate feels sorry for her and knows that Meghan is struggling.”
"Catherine has told Meghan that every royal – including herself – goes through a bad patch with the press but the important thing is to learn by mistakes, move on and get through it," Dampier continued. In addition to wanting to support Meghan, Kate is reportedly set on healing the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry. "It would be a disaster if Harry and Meghan quit and lived abroad – William and Kate would be devastated," Dampier revealed.
Kate isn't the only person supporting Meghan during this difficult time, either. In a show of solidarity with the Duchess, 72 female British MPs from all political leanings signed an open letter of support for Meghan during her legal battle with the tabloid press. "Even more concerning still, we are calling out what can only be described as outdated, colonial undertones to some of these stories. As women Members of Parliament from all backgrounds, we stand with you in saying it cannot be allowed to go unchallenged," the letter reads. The MPs also call for the British press "to have the integrity to know when a story is in the national interest and when it is seeking to tear a woman down for no apparent reason."
Hopefully the show of support from her sister-in-law, as well as the British government, will give Meghan some comfort during her legal proceedings. In the meantime, Meghan, Harry and Archie are set to take a six week sabbatical from royal duties to enjoy some "much needed family time."
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