Kate Middleton: Expert on possible ‘comparisons’ to Meghan

       The Princess of Wales is reportedly ready to stand up for the monarchy, with the 41-year-old "not afraid to play dirty" when it comes to the likes of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a royal insider has said.

       Princess Kate has sent a stark warning to Meghan that she needs to "back off", as it is noted that the mother-of-three "won't hesitate to keep sticking up for the royals as well as herself".

       The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have repeatedly sent damaging potshots to particular members of the Royal Family, and the future Queen is reportedly getting fed up with how the couple are treating the Royal Family - even from across the Atlantic.

       According to a source, Kate is "fiercely protective when it comes to defending the family and the overall interests of the Royal Family.

       "If that means fighting fire with fire at times then she's more than willing to do so - even if it makes her less popular with certain people.

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       Princess Kate is 'play dirty if she has to', a source claims (Image: PA)

       Meghan married Prince Harry in 2018 (Image: GETTY)

       "She's very much the voice of reason and is known within the Firm for being a clear, fair thinker who tries to weigh up all sides before rushing to judgment or thinking ill of anyone."

       Speaking to Closer Magazine, the source added: "Meghan needs to be extremely careful with these power games because Kate won’t hesitate to keep sticking up for the royals as well as herself.

       "She’s shown an incredible amount of tolerance and bitten her lip but even she can only be pushed so far, and this latest revelation is being seen as a very clear message to Meghan to back off and watch what she says about Kate moving forward."

       The source continued: "The bottom line here is that Kate’s not afraid to take the gloves off and play dirty if she has to.

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       Kate is ' very much the voice of reason' in the Royal Family, source added (Image: PA)

       "It’s about self-preservation and not being walked all over, but also what’s fair and right at the end of the day, too."

       Having been part of Prince William's life for over two decades, Kate shared a close friendship with his brother, Prince Harry.

       Despite this, Kate's relationship with Meghan has been on the rocks for some time, but the past few years have seen this heighten.

       Prior to meeting Meghan, Harry would often be spotted socialising with his brother and sister-in-law, even previously referring to Kate as the "sister he never had".

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       Meghan and Harry now live in the US (Image: getty)

       Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals in January 2020, having moved to begin a new life in the US a few months later.

       The couple now reside in California with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

       Despite relations being strained, Harry chose to attend his father's Coronation in May - with Meghan opting to stay at home with their children.

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