Royal Showdown: Meghan Markle Wins Overwhelming Support Over Kate Middleton in the ‘People’s Favorite’ Faceoff

Published 08/18/2024, 1:00 AM EDT

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, ever the darlings of both adoration and disdain, have a knack for stirring the pot. Be it their fashion flair or their ventures into business, the Sussexes are nothing if not conversation starters. While they may not always find success, they certainly guarantee a good headline—or a dozen.

Markle, of course, tends to tip the scales of public opinion, perhaps due to her Hollywood pedigree or her impeccable taste in couture. The real fireworks, however, ignite when Prince William and Kate Middleton enter the picture, turning a simple comparison into a full-blown fan skirmish. With the Sussexes now embarking on their Columbia trip, the noise, both for and against, reaches a fever pitch. Fortunately, this time around, things are leaning in their favor as fans compare their recent looks with Middleton and Prince William.

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Even when she was still in the UK making public appearances as a senior royal, her fashion was always a subject of discussion. In fact, it was even speculated that it was her taste in fashion that was digging a deep hole in the country's treasury. However, a few years later it is this very fashion taste that has netizens crowning her instead of Kate Middleton. 

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As news of their Columbia trip surfaced, igniting Prince William's frustration, one thing that netizens were sure of was that they were going to witness a high fashion phenomenon curtsy of the Duchess of Sussex. Fortunately, the Sussex did not fail to deliver as both she and her husband have been serving looks since Day 1 of their Columbia trip.

Fans compared the couple to a recent video of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who looked older when compared to the Montecito royals.

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It would not be a truly royal ordeal if someone did not analyze the body language and tensions to comment on more personal matters about the couple. While it is usually the Sussexes who are at the receiving end of such analysis, Prince William and Kate Middleton faced the wrath this time around.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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