Kate Middleton's TIME's Person of the Year nomination likely made Meghan Markle 'really jealous': Source

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, being shortlisted for TIME magazine's Person of the Year possibly displeased her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, as per OK! Magazine.

According to the publication, the rivalry between the two began during Meghan's short stay with the British royal family after her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.

Royal editor Charlotte Griffiths told 'Palace Confidential' on the subject, "Meghan would have been really jealous. She would have loved to have been nominated for Time Women of the Year."

TIME announced the 2024 Person of the Year on December 12, and the honor went to President-elect Donald Trump.

Challenges faced by Kate Middleton in 2024

This year was an uphill battle for Kate Middleton as she was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery in January. However, by the end of the summer, she had completed her treatment and made a full recovery, enabling her to return to her public duties. 

In the Person of the Year shortlist, TIME mentioned, "The Princess of Wales made international headlines this year and stirred a conversation about privacy and health for public figures."

"In January, Kate Middleton was hospitalized for two weeks for a 'planned abdominal surgery” and Kensington Palace said she would be out of the public eye until Easter. But after conspiracy theories circulated online in March about Middleton’s whereabouts, the royal put the rumors to rest by revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer," the publication added. 

They further noted, "In September, Middleton announced that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment. Middleton was previously on the TIME100 list of Most Influential People in 2013, and one of the runners-up for Person of the Year in 2011." 

Apart from the Princess of Wales and Trump, other notable names on the shortlist included Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Yulia Navalnaya, Mark Zuckerberg, and Claudia Sheinbaum, to mention a few. 

Royal family turned out to be 'wrong vehicle' for Meghan Markle's ambitions

Meghan Markle has had it tough fitting into the British royal family and most sources close to the family blame it on her personal ambitions, as per OK! Magazine. 

"I have always held the view that Meghan failed to understand that she would never be the top dog in the royal family… or even the deputy top dog," royal correspondent Jennie Bond told an outlet.

She added, "There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be in complete control and charge of your life. There's nothing wrong with seeking the limelight. It's just that the royal family was the wrong vehicle for her ambitions."

Another royal family expert, Phil Dampier, expressed, "To be honest, I don't think she ever intended to stay in the royal family. Unfortunately, I think she was prepared to have a wonderful wedding costing millions of pounds, but I don't think her heart was ever really in it."

He added, "And I think she always planned to leave, so the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and that's what we're seeing now."

After moving to the US with Prince Harry in 2020, Meghan continued to use her Duchess title professionally.

Psychotherapist Dr Robi Ludwig said on the subject, "Meghan's ultimate aim seems to be to make herself relevant and to transform herself into American royalty who is admired and powerful, independent of her husband. Whether this will be successful remains to be seen, as the public has not always been receptive to many aspects of her character and personality."

"Meghan Markle seems to be constantly strategizing to achieve more — more fame, more power, more popularity, and more wealth. Her goal appears to be establishing herself as a global brand, aiming to be the most famous and influential woman in the room," she continued.

"However, she may have realized that being high-profile comes with its challenges. Fame can be a double-edged sword; while it can attract admiration, it can also invite criticism and disdain. The unconditional adoration she may have hoped for is not a given," Ludwig noted.