Both couples even lived near one another in the Cotswolds before the friendship reportedly cooled.

According to biographer Tom Bower, Meghan became convinced that her royal title placed her above Victoria socially. “As a seasoned operator, Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order,” Bower claimed in House of Beckham (2024). He also alleged Meghan was irritated upon realising the Beckhams’ greater wealth.

The Fallout Over Press Leaks

In 2021, Meghan allegedly accused Victoria of sharing private information with the media. A source told The Sun, “Harry is very protective of Meghan and decided to deal with the matter head-on by directly contacting his good pal David. Harry was very polite, but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified.”

The accusation later proved to be false—a beauty salon was ultimately blamed—but the friendship reportedly never recovered.

Meanwhile, the Beckhams have continued to maintain warm relationships with Prince William, Princess Catherine, and King Charles III—something that reportedly frustrates Meghan.

Meghan’s Struggles Add to the Pressure

Adding to the pressure, Meghan and Harry’s original USD $100 million Netflix contract has been scaled back to a “first-look” deal after it expired. Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, is also rumored to be underperforming, despite public claims of product sell-outs.

A close friend told Radar Online, “Meghan can see how naturally Victoria earns respect – she’s built a thriving brand, kept her marriage strong, and stayed out of controversy. That’s the kind of seamless reinvention Meghan always wanted. Now she’s having to watch Victoria pull it off instead.”