Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle both have garden projects which are set to be exhibited at this year’s prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. However, a royal expert claims the two differing entries were not promoted equally, with Kate’s garden promoted over Meghan and Harry’s. The suggestion comes amid rumours of a long-running “feud” between the two royal households after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose to move out of Kensington Palace as they prepare to welcome their new royal baby to Windsor’s Frogmore Cottage. 

Podcast “Royals” from Australian magazine New Idea, heard from royal commentator Angela Mollard.

Ms Mollard explained: “They’re sponsoring different exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show.

“Now, Kate has designed a classically English garden.

“Interestingly, of course, Meghan and Harry have sponsored an African-inspired conservation garden.

“But, of course, you can’t have these competing gardens.”

She added: “Kate’s the one who’s actually designed her one.

“Apparently, when it came to publicising it, Harry and Meghan’s garden was not allowed to be publicised, Kate’s garden had to get the greater publicity.”

Ms Mollard asked: “Isn’t it emblematic of their different natures?

“There’s the African-inspired conservation garden vs [one] that’s so quintessentially English – but we don’t want them to be exactly the same, that’s what makes it interesting!”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s garden is under the banner of Camfed, a charity that runs education projects in Africa.

The charity was reportedly blocked by  Kensington Palace from using  a photo of Harry to publicise the garden.

Ms Mollard also spoke about the recent royal household split which has seen Meghan and Harry establish their offices at Buckingham Palace under the Queen.

She gave her opinion that the move prevents the Duchess of Sussex from overshadowing other senior royals.

She said: “Someone of Meghan’s status and previous star performance has the ability to position herself very much as an Angelina (Jolie) or an Amal (Clooney).

“Now, nothing matters more with the Royal Family than the brand being cohesive, there can’t be an offshoot.”

She explained: “We saw it with Diana. Charles’ work was completely overshadowed.”

Julie Miller, who hosts podcast ‘In the Limelight’ for Vanity Fair, also commented on the Duchess’ garden projects.

She said: “If I was Kate I’d be humiliated  they went down this route.

“I would be angry they hadn’t swapped notes before.”

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