Kate Middleton "Is a Big Hugger," Dismissing Meghan Markle's "Formality"

15-12-2022

By Aarti Rawat

Friend Kate Middleton gives everyone a "huge hug and kiss."

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In this week's cover story, a friend of the Princess of Wales tells PEOPLE that the royal is loving. Meghan Markle revealed in the Netflix 

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documentary Harry & Meghan that she was astonished by Kate and Prince William's formality behind closed doors.

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"Kate loves hugs," the buddy says. "She hugs and kisses everyone. That's her nature."

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"In ripped jeans and bare feet" when Prince William and Kate came over for dinner, Meghan revealed on the docuseries.

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"I've always hugged," Meghan added. "I didn't realize that's so shocking for Brits."

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Further, "I'd soon realize that the outside formality was reflected inside. After closing the door, you relax. Both parties observe that formality. I was surprised."

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Prince Harry and Meghan visited Prince William and Kate to visit tributes to Queen Elizabeth outside Windsor Castle after her death in September, but their relationship remains tense.

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"It will take a long time until the brothers are in peace," says a royal source. "It's angry."

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In a trailer for the Netflix series' three new episodes, which premiered Thursday, Prince Harry said that he and Meghan were treated differently than Prince William and Kate.

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"They were eager to lie to protect my brother," Harry stated. "They never protected us with the truth."

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Some believe Prince Harry and Prince William can reconcile. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward says reconciliation is possible if both sides want it.

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