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A complete timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reported rift with Prince William and Kate Middleton
A complete timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reported rift with Prince William and Kate Middleton
Mikhaila FrielJan 11, 2021, 23:24 IST
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The relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has been widely reported on since Meghan Markle married into the royal family in 2018.
The brothers have reportedly been back in touch since Harry and Markle moved to the US, and have plans to visit each other in 2021, but this is yet to be officially confirmed.
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November 2018: Reports of tension between the couples emerged after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced plans to move out of London's Kensington Palace, where they resided with the Cambridges.
Prince William, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Kate Middleton.
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November 2018: It was reported that Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton argued at a bridesmaids' dress fitting, though this was later denied by Kensington Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day.
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March 2019: The royal women were pitted against each other in the media.
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex attend Commonwealth Day 2019.
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March 2019: Harry and Markle announced they were officially splitting their office from the Cambridges.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the grounds of Kensington Palace.
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May 2019: Prince William and Middleton took eight hours to acknowledge the birth of Harry and Markle's son on social media.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
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May 2019: ITV royal editor Chris Ship said the "issue" was between William and Harry, and had nothing to do with their wives.
The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex greet well-wishers.
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June 2019: Harry and Markle cut ties with the charity they shared with William and Middleton.
The Sussexes and Cambridges at Westminster Abbey in London.
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July 2019: Markle and Middleton made a number of public appearances together, including at Wimbledon.
Markle attended Wimbledon with the Middleton sisters in July 2019.
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October 2019: Prince Harry confirmed rumors of a rift between himself and his brother, saying they were "on different paths."
Prince Harry speaking to journalist Tom Bradby during his Africa documentary.
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November 2019: Harry and Markle attended the same Remembrance event as William and Middleton but they didn't appear to speak to each other.
Middleton and William (left) and Harry and Markle at the same Remembrance event in London.
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January 2020: Prince William attended the Queen's crisis summit over Harry and Markle's future after the couple announced their "step back" on January 8.
Prince William and Her Majesty the Queen were both present to advise Prince Harry on his royal exit.
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January 2020: William and Harry made a rare joint statement denying a report that the Sussexes had been "bullied" out of the royal family.
The royal family together on Christmas Day 2017.
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March 2020: Harry, William, Middleton, and Markle came face to face for the first time in months - but the reunion appeared to be awkward.
The royal family at the Commonwealth Day service in 2020, Harry and Markle's final royal engagement.
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May 2020: The brothers reportedly got back in touch after Harry and Markle moved to California.
Harry with William at his royal wedding.
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January 2021: Markle and Harry reportedly hope 2021 will be a "time of healing" for the royal family.
Markle, Harry, and their son Archie during their tour of South Africa.
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