Princesys Kate appears to retain the backing of some British fashion labels, while Meghan Markle’s return to the UK has reportedly prompted brands to reconsider working with her.
KEY POINT
- Some unnamed fashion-industry figures are reportedly prioritising Princess Kate over Meghan Markle.
- The reported concerns centre on existing relationships between fashion labels and working royals.
- There is no indication that Kate personally asked brands to avoid working with Meghan.
Why Some Brands Are Prioritising Kate
The latest development adds another dimension to the long-running public comparison between the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex. This time, attention has shifted from their royal roles to the relationships they maintain with the British fashion industry.
According to comments reported by the Express, some fashion insiders have discussed whether providing products to Meghan could create complications with brands that already work with Kate and other members of the royal family.
One insider described an internal discussion that took place when a company was preparing to send products to Meghan’s team. The question raised was whether doing so would be worthwhile while the label already had Kate and other royals wearing its designs.
Meghan’s Return Creates a New Fashion Question
Meghan’s renewed presence in Britain could bring her fashion choices back into focus, particularly if she makes more public appearances in the country.
The former Suits actress has maintained an international profile in fashion, while Kate’s appearances regularly place British designers and accessories in front of a large audience. The two women therefore represent different but highly visible forms of exposure for fashion labels.
For some companies, the reported issue is not simply whether Meghan could generate publicity. It is whether a relationship with her could affect an existing connection with a member of the working monarchy.
One source quoted by the Express said the Princess remained the brand’s priority and that the company had decided to continue supporting her.
Another insider reportedly said the label did not want to risk losing its relationship with Kate and would therefore not provide products to Meghan.
The comments come from unnamed industry sources. They do not establish that British fashion houses generally refuse to work with Meghan, nor do they demonstrate that Kate has personally influenced any company’s decision.
Kate’s position as Princess of Wales gives her a prominent role within the current working monarchy, while she is also expected to become Queen alongside Prince William in the future.
That position is central to the reasoning described by the unnamed fashion insiders. Their reported decisions appear to be based on how they value existing relationships with members of the royal family rather than on any publicly announced policy covering Meghan.
The available material does not identify the fashion labels involved, so it is not possible to determine how widespread the reported decisions are.
There is also no evidence in the supplied material that Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Kate or Meghan has publicly commented on the alleged discussions.
As a result, the reported fashion-industry concerns should be viewed as claims from unnamed insiders rather than evidence of a broader British fashion boycott of Meghan.
