Relationships Talk

THE Duchess of Cambridge drove herself to see the Queen after Meghan Markle was urged to turn to Her Maj for advice over their “feud”.

Kate Middleton, 36, was spotted driving her black Range Rover through the gates of Buckingham Palace yesterday as she waved to the delighted crowd.

Kate Middleton waves as she arrives at Buckingham Palace to the delight of tourists waiting outside

Footage posted on social media appeared to show the mum-of-three, who was wearing a light-coloured coat, alone in her car.

It comes after her sister-in-law, the Duchess of Sussex, was encouraged to go to the Queen for advice amid rumours of a rift between the Fab Four.

A royal insider told the Sunday Times: “Her Majesty has seen it all and could offer the duchess some helpful advice at the moment.

“Meghan would do well to nurture that relationship and pop over for the occasional cup of tea with the Queen.

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Kate appeared to be alone as she pulled in through the gates of the palace

“That is what Sophie Wessex has quietly done so well.”

The royal wives have found themselves at the centre of a rift storm after it was reported that Meghan was “difficult” and demanding of her staff.

The former Suits star was branded “dictatorial” and say she emails them instructions as early as 5am.

Household staff were reportedly left astounded when she demanded air fresheners to fix the “musty” smell at St George’s Chapel before her wedding, but Buckingham Palace officials said no.

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The Duchess of Cambridge talks to the Queen ahead of a moment’s silence on Armistice Day in November 2018

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The Duchess of Cambridge with the Queen in February 2014

Meghan and Kate are said to have fallen out as early as last Christmas when the actress apparently suggested she did not feel entirely welcome with all members of the Royal Family.

Among the rumours, none of which have been confirmed, include Meghan causing Kate to cry after a bridesmaid fitting for her daughter Charlotte.

Prince Harry, 34, has also allegedly been throwing his weight around, angered that neither his brother, Prince William, or courtiers have been “rolling out the red carpet” for his bride.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Queen Elizabeth II attend a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge on June 14, 2018 in Widnes

He apparently accused Wills of trying to “wreck his relationship” after sitting his brother down for a chat when they first got together.

A well-placed source said: “William told his brother they knew nothing about her background, her intentions, what she was really like.

“He just wanted to stress that becoming part of the Royal Family is a massive undertaking and the pressure and scrutiny is unrelenting. Was Meghan the right one?”

But the chat did not go down well and a friend said: “Harry went mental. He accused his brother of trying to finish his romance before it had begun.

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There’s been an apparent rift between the Fab Four since Harry and Meghan started dating

“The brothers’ relationship has not really recovered.”

The Sun understands other senior members of the family also “had concerns” and voiced them to Harry.

As one courtier cautiously volunteered: “A lot of people in the family objected. Who really knows what the concerns were? Was it Meghan’s background? Her father and dreadful half-sister? Because she was an outspoken American? Divorced?

“Harry stood up for Meghan very forcibly. He really loves her.”

Meghan also faced some opposition from the Middleton family, who didn’t want to invite her to Pippa’s wedding last May.

They feared Meghan’s first public appearance with Prince Harry would overshadow the bride’s big day.

Prince Charles is said to have tried to smooth things over with an invite to Anmer Hall – William and Kate’s Norfolk country home – but it backfired and the couples reportedly had a “ghastly row”.

It comes as pregnant Meghan and Prince Harry, 34, revealed they would be leaving the home they currently share with the Cambridges at Kensington Palace.

They are however expected to spend Christmas together and will stay at Kate and William’s home as they did last year.

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DEAR ABBY: I’m at a loss and need some outside advice. I’m a man, married for two years. My husband and I have a great marriage, but last week my father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and I’m having trouble processing it.

My husband is super supportive and has had my back 100 percent. But yesterday I woke up and a friend of mine wanted to meet with me and we ended up having sex.

What’s wrong with me? I have never cheated before. I have been cheated on in the past, and I know how much it hurt, so I vowed never to do it. But it just happened.

I regret what I did, and I feel gross. Why would I do this? Is it my way of coping with Dad’s illness? I need to understand what the hell happened. Please help. — OFF THE RAILS

DEAR OFF: I, too, suspect that your infidelity may be related to trying to deal with your father’s diagnosis. It is not as unusual as you may think for people to react to grief, trauma or death by doing something uncharacteristic. However, if this becomes your default coping mechanism, discuss it with a licensed psychotherapist so it doesn’t destroy your marriage.

P.S. Unplanned sexual encounters can have unplanned consequences. To make sure this one hasn’t, contact your doctor about being checked for an STD.

And consider coming clean to your husband, because it would be disastrous if your friend let the truth slip out accidentally. (And, of course, if you’ve developed an STD, tell your husband right away.)

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for five years, and we have two children together. It’s my husband’s second marriage and my first.

He and his first wife, “Gretchen,” had no kids, but they did have a long and messy divorce. She and her family live in the same small town as we do. Her favorite pastime is telling anyone who will listen that my husband physically abused and raped her.

I know my husband. In our five years together he has never so much as raised his voice to me or our children. I don’t presume to know what happened between him and Gretchen during their marriage, but I know in my heart it never got physical.

I have spent five years listening to this garbage and hearing her put him down and say nasty things about me. I have reached my limit. Should I confront her or just keep refusing to acknowledge her? — DRAMA WITH HIS EX

DEAR DRAMA: You know that what your husband’s ex is saying isn’t true because you have been with your husband long enough to see the kind of person he is. Continue to ignore and avoid her.

If someone repeats her stories, tell them that IN YOUR EXPERIENCE what she’s saying couldn’t be further from the truth. People who know you will understand what Gretchen’s saying for what it is — unhappiness and vindictiveness.

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DEAR ABBY: I’m at a loss and need some outside advice. I’m a man, married for two years. My husband and I have a great marriage, but last week my father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and I’m having trouble processing it. My husband is super supportive and has had my back 100 percent. But yesterday I woke up and a friend of mine wanted to meet with me and we ended up having sex.

What’s wrong with me? I have never cheated before. I have been cheated on in the past, and I know how much it hurt, so I vowed never to do it. But it just happened. I regret what I did, and I feel gross. Why would I do this? Is it my way of coping with Dad’s illness? I need to understand what the hell happened. Please help. — OFF THE RAILS

DEAR OFF: I, too, suspect that your infidelity may be related to trying to deal with your father’s diagnosis. It is not as unusual as you may think for people to react to grief, trauma or death by doing something uncharacteristic. However, if this becomes your default coping mechanism, discuss it with a licensed psychotherapist so it doesn’t destroy your marriage.

P.S. Unplanned sexual encounters can have unplanned consequences. To make sure this one hasn’t, contact your doctor about being checked for an STD. And consider coming clean to your husband, because it would be disastrous if your friend let the truth slip out accidentally. (And, of course, if you’ve developed an STD, tell your husband right away.)

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for five years, and we have two children together. It’s my husband’s second marriage and my first. He and his first wife, “Gretchen,” had no kids, but they did have a long and messy divorce. She and her family live in the same small town as we do. Her favorite pastime is telling anyone who will listen that my husband physically abused and raped her.

I know my husband. In our five years together he has never so much as raised his voice to me or our children. I don’t presume to know what happened between him and Gretchen during their marriage, but I know in my heart it never got physical. I have spent five years listening to this garbage and hearing her put him down and say nasty things about me. I have reached my limit. Should I confront her or just keep refusing to acknowledge her? — DRAMA WITH HIS EX

DEAR DRAMA: You know that what your husband’s ex is saying isn’t true because you have been with your husband long enough to see the kind of person he is. Continue to ignore and avoid her. If someone repeats her stories, tell them that IN YOUR EXPERIENCE what she’s saying couldn’t be further from the truth. People who know you will understand what Gretchen’s saying for what it is — unhappiness and vindictiveness.