Meghan Markle is once again at the center of controversy after reports surfaced that her upcoming Christmas special may directly compete with Kate Middleton’s annual holiday broadcast. The Duchess of Sussex is preparing to unveil a festive edition of her lifestyle program, With Love, Meghan, during the holiday season.
The release is expected to coincide with Catherine, Princess of Wales, airing her traditional Christmas Carol Special from Westminster Abbey. A source speaking to RadarOnline did not mince words, describing Meghan’s timing as deliberate. “This is just the type of vicious, nasty move that is coming to define Meghan,” the insider claimed.
Royal commentator Hugo Vickers echoed the sentiment in remarks to The Sun, suggesting a pattern of rivalry between the two royal women. “It’s always said that whenever Catherine, the Princess of Wales, starts something that Meghan Markle does something else to cap it, or in some ways clash with it,” Vickers observed.
He allowed that the scheduling could be coincidental but stressed the significance of Catherine’s event. “Maybe that is the case. Obviously, there are lots of Christmas shows around Christmas,” he said. Vickers went on to highlight the value of the Princess of Wales’s annual special.
“Having said that, of course, the initiative of the Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey is incredibly moving and incredibly special, and is done for the benefit of the rest of the world, for all the people who’ve been suffering, all the people who’ve helped with charities, all that sort of thing, so it’s all for the public good,” he added.
Catherine’s carol concert has become a central part of the royal family’s holiday calendar, drawing attention not only for its music but also for its charitable focus. The event typically honors community volunteers, service workers, and organizations that provide critical support throughout the year.
By contrast, Meghan’s upcoming Christmas special marks an expansion of her lifestyle brand, which has sought to combine personal storytelling with curated content. While details of the program remain under wraps, the timing has raised eyebrows among royal watchers who view the overlap as a deliberate challenge.
The ongoing tension between Meghan and Catherine has been a frequent theme in royal coverage since Meghan and Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as working royals in 2020. Their decision to pursue independent projects has often been framed in contrast to the traditional duties of William and Catherine.
Whether intentional or coincidental, the holiday clash once again underscores the strained relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family, leaving the public to debate motives as the festive season approaches.