In the Netflix show, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle clearly pointed out how two royal daughters-in-law, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, were treated differently by the UK media and the members of the royal family. Following the accusations, a 2018 incident resurfaced on Twitter. The fans were reminded of the Duke and Duchess’ first state dinner in Fiji where Markle was denied permission to wear a royal taira by King Charles III.

For the dinner in October 2018, Meghan Markle was excited to don the family heirloom. However, then Prince of Wales decided against it as he believed that the jewelry was “reminiscent of a bygone era” and was too “extravagant” for the occasion. “Meghan did not understand all of this because she was new to the role and so Prince Charles told her that it would not be appropriate,” a source told Daily Mail. However, Kate Middleton was not given the same orders. Twitter users were reminded of the fiasco and they brought it up to call out the king for partiality.

King Charles had different rules for Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were attending the event at the Grand Pacific Hotel in 2018, Prince William and Kate Middleton were enjoying a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. For the occasion, the Princess stunned in a Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara. The incident clearly depicts that King Charles treated Markle and Middleton differently. As the incident went viral on social media after the release of the docuseries, many royal fans slammed the monarch for making Markle feel inferior and unwelcomed in the family. 

Meanwhile, the tiara was not the only family heirloom donned by Kate Middleton at the state dinner at Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales accessorized her floor-length blue dress with Queen Alexandra’s wedding necklace. She was also spotted wearing a diamond-encrusted brooch that had a small painting of Queen Elizabeth II. 

On the other hand, Meghan Markle opted for a minimalistic look for her first state dinner. She wore a floor-length sky-blue gown and paired it with beautiful diamond earrings and a bracelet. 

Why do you think King Charles gave different instructions to Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton? Share your thoughts in the comments below.