Prince William and Prince Harry used to be very close and it seemed as though nothing could come between the brothers. But shortly after Prince Harry wed Meghan Markle, his relationship with his older brother went down the drain.

In its May 24 issue, National Enquirer claimed that Kate Middleton and Markle’s feud and strained relationship was really what drove Prince William and Prince Harry apart.

“The feelings between the two women are so bitter, they will never forgive and forget. William and Harry had their problems in recent years, but the tortured relationship between their wives is what destroyed their brotherly bond,” the source said.

According to the source, Middleton and Markle never really got along especially after the former tried to explain the royal rules and protocols to the latter.

Markle didn’t allegedly appreciate what Middleton was trying to do because she thought that as the newest member of the royal family, she is the gift that they have been waiting for.

However, it didn’t take long for Markle to know and realize that the royal family didn’t think of her that way. So, she ended up feeling jealous and upset towards Middleton.

Meanwhile, the source also claimed that Middleton and Markle’s differences caused problems when it comes to Prince William and Prince Harry’s relationship.

Since Middleton was someone that tackled her duties with a sense of pride, she also served as a wonderful support system for Prince William. Markle, on the other hand, allegedly used her role as a royal as a stepping stone, but she soon learned that she cannot outdo Middleton.

So, Markle didn’t allegedly have much influence on the royal family that she encouraged Prince Harry to branch out. And when he agreed, Prince Harry and Prince William grew farther apart.

Now, the tabloid is insisting that Middleton and Markle will never forgive each other. And by the looks of it, Prince William and Prince Harry will never forgive each other either.

“Kate’s convinced Meghan’s fueling the feud to keep Harry isolated from his family. The damage Meghan has unleashed is absolutely inexcusable. William and Harry love and support their wives. That means their relationship is beyond repair – unless the couples divorce,” the source said.

However, one should take the tabloid’s claims with a grain of salt. Prince William and Prince Harry’s relationship has reportedly improved over the last couple of months.

Middleton and Markle never had a feud with each other either. And all the tabloids that claim that they did just made up their stories about the duchesses.