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Meghan Markle is about to become an official member of the British royal family, and it is an event that will make history. And while there are plenty of people who can’t wait for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding day, others think that the couples might be moving too fast. If that weren’t enough, some people think that they shouldn’t be getting married all together. One of those people might or might not be her future sister-in-law, Kate Middleton. A lot of people can’t help but notice that the Duchess of Cambridge has been throwing a lot of side eye in Meghan’s direction and she’s not being very inconspicuous about it, either.

For Kate Middleton, she’s been the star of the British royal family for almost a decade now. But that’s all about to change now that Meghan Markle is in the picture. Some people believe that Kate Middleton has every reason to worry about Meghan joining the British royal family. That’s because her history isn’t as squeaky clean as one would think. Meghan has plenty of skeletons in her closet, some of which Kate is about to find out about. With that being said, here are 15 reasons why Kate Middleton doesn't trust Meghan Markle.

Meghan Is An Outsider

Simply put, Meghan Markle is not “one of them,” so to speak. She has no ties to the royal family and she and Prince Harry only dated for a year and a half before they got engaged. Unlike Kate Middleton, she doesn’t have many friends that are in London’s social circle and she doesn’t run with the same crowd that Prince William and Prince Harry grew up with. She’s an outsider and she’s about to dig her feet into the royal family without any real prior knowledge, too.

Also, Meghan has been dealing with her status as an outsider all her life. She once said, “Make a choice: continue living your life feeling muddled in this abyss of self-misunderstanding, or you find your identity independent of it. You push for color-blind casting; you draw your own box. You introduce yourself as who you are, not what color your parents happen to be.”

Meghan's Shady History

Meghan Markle would like the world to believe that she’s just another girl who happened to fall in love with a British prince. But this is no made-for-television movie. Meghan might pretend that she had no idea who Prince Harry was before she met him, but apparently she’s been obsessed with the royal family for years. At least, that’s what her friends say about her. She even visited Buckingham Palace during a European tour she took with her best friend back when she was a teen.

And let’s not forget Meghan also had once marriage that has already ended up in divorce. This isn’t her first rodeo. Prince Harry is about to marry an American actress who also happens to be a divorcée. Kate has every reason to be very careful about Meghan.

She's Not British

Not only is Meghan Markle an outsider, but she’s also an American. Unlike Kate Middleton and the rest of the royal family, she doesn’t have any British heritage. She grew up in a world that was completely different than Kate’s. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and had a more liberal upbringing than the Duchess. Plus, her parents were divorced. Meghan doesn’t have the same support system that Kate has with her family nearby in England.

Now, this is not to say that Prince Harry was supposed to pick a future princess out of a pool of British birds. He is free to marry and choose who ever he wants, as long as Queen Elizabeth approves of her. And in this case, he just so happened to fall in love with someone who is not as British as he is.

She's An Actress Through And Through

We can sit here and talk about all the reasons why Kate Middleton shouldn’t trust Meghan Markle. But if there is one huge reason why Kate should keep an eye on her future sister-in-law: it’s because she’s an actress. Now, that’s not to say that Meghan is not sincere. But considering how her day job forces her to be someone that she normally isn’t, life can easily imitate art, and especially behind closed doors at Buckingham Palace.

Simply put, Meghan can do a very good job of saying one thing, but meaning something else. After all, she knows how to mask her true feelings in front of the television cameras. Will she do the same the moment she becomes an official member of the British royal family? Fans will find out soon enough.

Her Whirlwind Romance With Harry

It took Prince William ten long years to finally settle down and ask Kate Middleton to be his wife. Of course, everyone knows that William and Kate had their fair share of problems before they got engaged. At one point, it almost seemed like the Duke of Cambridge was playing mind games with his future wife. He was basically making her wait on her hands and knees!

Of course, that wasn’t the case between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at all. Prince Harry fell in love with Meghan Markle pretty fast and hard. They haven’t even known each other for a full two years and they are already on the road to getting married. Kate has every reason to be suspicious of their whirlwind romance, according to a lot of Meghan’s critics.

She Is A Social Climber

Meghan Markle has a lot of friends and fans. And honestly, we’re not surprised, as she is an outgoing person with a very bubbly personality and smart head on her shoulders. But a lot of people would say that Meghan is very strategic when it comes to her friendships, too. That’s because people think of her as a social climber. She only sticks with certain people who will help her get to the places she wants to be in her life.

Still, Meghan Markle doesn’t see it this same way. She once said in an interview, “Who you are as a person will only be amplified once you are 'famous,' so if you had a good heart, then I would imagine you'll have the same good heart but the means to do even more with it.”

Her Lack Of Experience

Sure, Meghan Markle is a seasoned Hollywood actress with plenty of experience when it comes to the public and the media. She knows what to say and how to say it at the right times. But as many fans know, being a member of the British royal family is a whole different ball game. Her lack of experience is already showing, as Meghan looks so much less confident under Harry’s guidance than when she is on her own.

Meghan has also made it pretty clear that she has no time for gossip, regardless of where it’s coming from. If there’s one thing that she won’t appreciate, it’s knowing that her sister-in-law Kate might be the source of some future tabloid gossip or criticism for that matter. Meghan won’t take that lying down. She said, “Catty is not cool. I can't think of anything less becoming than a man who talks about people behind their backs.”

She Craves The Spotlight

There’s no denying that Meghan Markle is the kind of person who craves the spotlight. You can see it in her each and every time she’s in public with Prince Harry at one of their royal engagements. She’s someone who likes to have the cameras on her and for Kate Middleton, that might be a problem. That’s because the Duchess is the same way. It won’t take very long for the media to notice a very silent war between these two women. They’ll be fighting for attention and trust us, it won’t be pretty at all.

Also, Meghan is about to get her hands on the royal jewels, and she’s making it no secret that she can’t wait for it. Meghan once said, “I love the opportunity to get properly dressed up. I've worn three Lanvin dresses, and they've all been a dream. They're so well made, with the most beautiful craftsmanship. I don't tend to go with things that are ornate – just beautifully made pieces and some classic jewelry. Let the work speak for itself. I love that.”

Will Meghan Steal Kate's Thunder?

With all of that being said though, we have a feeling that it won’t take very long for Meghan Markle to steal Kate Middleton’s thunder. She has already started to invade on Kate's territory as the young, beautiful, and hip royal. After all, the media is already calling Meghan the royal family’s much needed fresh of air. As a matter of fact, a lot of people have already noticed that the Duchess of Cambridge has stepped it up in her daily workload, too. She knows she’s got some competition and that Meghan is someone who will always give her a good run for her money. Meghan is putting Kate on her toes, and not in a good way.

Kate's Own Relationship With Harry

Before Meghan Markle appeared in the picture, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry had a very good sister and brother-in-law relationship. They were very close and loved to joke around and be silly with one another. Harry was the one person who could always make Kate laugh, even when Prince William was standing there with them, too. But that’s all about to change. Kate knows that she can’t act the same way with Harry anymore, otherwise the media will accuse her of flirting with him. Their entire relationship dynamic is now off kilter. And that’s the last kind of headline she wants to make, especially now that Prince Harry is about to marry Meghan Markle.

Kate Middleton’s Jealousy

If there’s something that Kate Middleton won’t be able to avoid (and especially in the coming weeks) it’s all of the comparisons that the media will make between her and Meghan Markle. And right now, nothing is really working in Kate’s favor. That’s because the public already see Meghan as someone who is more fluid, more well-spoken, and even more media savvy that the Duchess. Put this altogether along with Meghan’s very modern style in fashion, and Kate has every reason to be jealous of her future sister-in-law. Simply put, Meghan has that “it” factor that just comes so naturally for her.

Also, when Meghan has something to say, you better believe she will say it. She said last year, “I'm deeply and passionately involved in the design process. I'm a brash American, and if my name is going to be on something, I'm going to have my say.”

Meghan's Popularity Contest

Meghan Markle has fast become very popular on both ends of the pond. Even though there has been some hate in England, a lot of Meghan’s fans Stateside are excited that the royal family is about to get an American princess. As a matter of fact, plenty of people around the world can’t wait to see Meghan Markle become Prince Harry’s official wife. It’s been a long time coming!

Plus, have you ever heard Kate say anything like this? “With fame comes opportunity, but in my opinion, it also includes responsibility – to advocate and share, to focus less on glass slippers and more on pushing through glass ceilings and, if I'm lucky enough, then to inspire,” Meghan shared late last year. Clearly, she is ready to hit the ground running as a new royal, and nothing is going to stop her.

Is She Being Genuine?

Now, no one knows what kind of person Meghan Markle is behind closed doors. All we know is what she chooses to tell us. That’s why a lot of people can’t help but wonder if she is as genuine as she wants us to believe she is. And if there is one person who is about to find out, it’s Kate Middleton. There’s no way that Meghan will be able to get away with any shadiness with Kate around. Because let’s face it: the Duchess of Cambridge is the future Queen of England. In other words, Meghan needs to watch her back if she plans on sticking around in the long run!

For Meghan though, the key to a happy life is balance. She explained it this way: “I'm consistently asked how I keep a foot in two contrasting worlds - one in the entertainment industry, predicated on wealth and indulgence, and the other in humanitarian work. To me, it's less of a question of how can you do this, and more a question of how can you not?”

She Might Be Putting On An Act

There are also plenty of people who can’t help but wonder if Meghan Markle is putting on an act. Does she really love Prince Harry? How does she really feel about leaving her life in Los Angeles behind for a new one in London? And is she making the right choice by quitting her Hollywood career to become a royal instead? That’s what everyone wants to know. Meghan Markle might be playing the biggest role of her life, for all we know.

Despite all this, Meghan is moving forward with her royal plans. She recently said, “It's all about balance, and I have so much happiness in my career and am fortunate to travel the world and see so many amazing things – it will also be nice to be anchored to something grounded and in the same place. Raising a family will be a wonderful part of that.”

She Has Yet To Be Put To The Test

If there is one good reason why Kate Middleton still needs to worry at this point, it’s because Meghan Markle is yet to be put to the test. Sure, she’s been dipping her feet into royal waters by going to engagements and public appearances with Prince Harry, but this is only a trial run. The real show is about to begin in a few short weeks and it will be like nothing Meghan Markle has ever experienced before. A lot of people believe that her marriage to Prince Harry might make her or ultimately break her.

Of course, time will only tell if Meghan truly does have what it takes to become a long-time royal. After all, we’ve seen plenty of royal marriages break. Kate knows this and that’s why she’s managed to keep her own relationship with Prince William intact. We have a feeling that Kate might also be one of the reasons why Meghan might end up tripping on her own two feet.