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Kate Middleton Reportedly Found Meghan Markle 'Abrasive' And Predicted She And Prince Harry Would Leave The Royal Family, New Book Reveals: 'The Whole Atmosphere Was Toxic'

February 23, 2026 by Maria Pierides
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The explosive book William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story by Russell Myers, which is reportedly about the Prince and Princess of Wales’ relationship, her cancer battle, and more, is due to be released in just a few days. But royal fans don’t need to wait until February 26th, as there are already some juicy revelations that have made their way online!

According to the book, Kate Middleton found estranged sister-in-law Meghan Markle extremely “abrasive,” and apparently sensed early on that she and Prince Harry would ultimately leave the royal family. Yes, really! Keep reading to find out more…

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According to excerpts that have been obtained by the Daily Mail and other publications, Myers claims that the Princess of Wales had stepped in to mediate between her husband, Prince William, and his younger brother even before the infamous royal rift fully erupted.

Tensions reportedly escalated after Prince Harry's marriage to Meghan in 2018, with alleged disagreements over staff treatment becoming a major sticking point.

"At first she had thought William and Harry's squabbles were rooted in immaturity or stubbornness, on both sides, but Harry and Meghan's attitude towards palace staff, who she and William cared about, set the couples on an entirely different course," Myers wrote.

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Book Claims The Atmosphere Between Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, And Meghan Markle Was 'Toxic'

"Following Harry and Meghan's wedding, things were undeniably different. William and Catherine felt the Sussexes had 'an agenda,'" he continued.

"They definitely thought the Sussexes' behavior stemmed from something more than being difficult."

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A source quoted in the book paints an even bleaker picture of the atmosphere at the time: "The whole atmosphere between them was pretty toxic."

The source reportedly went on: "Meghan was being bullish, Kate found her abrasive. She saw the inevitability of the parting of ways, although perhaps not to the extent of what eventually happened."

William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story will reportedly be released on February 26th. It will be released in the U.S. on March 10th with the name William & Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story. 

Author:

Senior Celebrity Writer

Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at contactmariapierides@gmail.com

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