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In keeping with her reported strategy of "never complain, never explain," Queen Elizabeth wasn't one to divulge her thought and feelings, leading people to wonder about behind-the-scenes interactions within the royal family. Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Markle's relationship seems particularly complex. On one hand, the Duchess of Sussex's first impression of the queen was reportedly extremely favorable. The feeling seemed to be mutual, with the queen making some joint public appearances as Meghan got acclimated to her royal role. However, for all their public camaraderie, some royal staffers alleged a private ego clash between the two.

Meghan apparently struggled with the royal hierarchy. "Elizabeth always had to be the center

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