Duchess Kate and Duchess Meghan’s Complex Relationship: Everything We Know

Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step back from their royal duties, Duchess Kate has been in nonstop work mode.

Good distraction! Amid the drama around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal exit, Duchess Kate met with young Brits at Evelina London Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, January 28, to lead a photography workshop and to help the youngsters with other arts and crafts.

Educating her kids. Duchess Kate spoke to her and Prince William’s children about the Holocaust ahead of a Monday, January 27, event honoring survivors.

Giving back! Prince William and Duchess Kate stepped out together on Monday, January 27, to attend an event honoring Holocaust survivors.

Duchess Kate has come a long way since welcoming her and Prince William’s eldest son, Prince George, in 2013.

More than a stiff upper lip. Prince William and Duchess Kate seemed to be in high spirits on Monday, January 20, as they hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II while the royal family grapples with Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s decision to step back from their royal duties.

Third time’s the charm! Duchess Kate said she and Prince William aren’t planning on baby No. 4.

Not sugarcoating the truth? When Prince William and Duchess Kate attended their first royal engagement of 2020, the Duke of Cambridge seemingly alluded to his family’s current drama following Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s “step back” announcement.

Prince William and Duchess Kate did not show any signs of stress during their first joint engagement since Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan stepped down from the British royal family.

Meet the Markles! Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry walked down the aisle in May 2018 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, but only one of her family members was in attendance — her mother, Doria Ragland.

Distant duchesses. Duchess Meghan and Duchess Kate haven’t communicated much in recent months, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.

Buckingham Palace released a statement from Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, January 13, marking the first time she has directly addressed grandson Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s recent decision to step back from their duties as senior members of the royal family.

It appears that the Queen isn't the only one "disappointed" with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to “step back” from their royal duties.

Prince William and Duchess Kate are still reeling from Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan‘s decision to take a “step back” from senior royal duties.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan surprised the British public — and multiple royal relatives, apparently — by announcing on Wednesday, January 9, that they intend to “step back” from their duties as senior members of the royal family.

Looks like Duchess Kate has quite the sweet tooth! Former royal chef Darren McGrady revealed that Kate has a particular fondness for sticky toffee pudding, which is one of her “favorite” desserts.

Not the birthday wish she was hoping for? Duchess Kate stepped out with a solemn look on her face on her 38th birthday the day after Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan stepped down from their senior royal duties.

A true princess! Duchess Kate (née Middleton) made her way through the ranks of the royal family, quickly transforming from a commoner into the future queen consort of England.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan may be stepping down from the British royal family, but they still have nothing but kind words for Duchess Kate.

Happy birthday? Prince William is not happy that his brother, Prince Harry, and Duchess Meghan announced their decision to “step back” from senior royal family responsibilities one day before his wife, Duchess Kate, turned 38.