When Meghan Markle first joined the royal family, the future looked bright.
There was great excitement that Prince Harry had found his 'One', and Meghan seemed to have the perfect ally in Princess Kate, who had also joined the Firm as an outsider and could show her the ropes.
Indeed, William, Kate, Harry and Meghan were quickly dubbed the "Fab Four", and the monarchy looked to be in safe hands. But that special partnership was short-lived.
Less than two years after their marriage, Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals and relocated – first to Canada and then to Montecito.
They also unleashed a series of public criticisms against the monarchy – and individual members of the family – which saw them become essentially estranged from the Firm.
Now, with Harry and Meghan back in Britain, speculation has once again surfaced as to whether a reunion might be on the cards for William, Harry and their wives.
But what have Kate and Meghan actually said about each other in the past? We take a closer look…
Princess Kate very much seems to have taken a leaf out of the late Queen Elizabeth's mantra, 'never complain, never explain', particularly in light of the Sussexes' fallout with the royals.
But prior to that, she did share her views on the Suits actress – beginning with her celebrating the news of Harry and Meghan's engagement in November 2017.
In a joint statement with her husband, Prince William, Kate said: "We are very excited for Harry and Meghan. It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together."
Kate later told reporters: "William and I are absolutely thrilled. It's such exciting news. It's a really happy time for any couple and we wish them all the best and hope they enjoy this happy moment."
The following year came the news that Meghan was pregnant with the couple's first baby. And Kate was quick to gush about the future new arrival during a visit to Leicester in November 2018.
When asked if she was excited about Meghan’s baby news, Kate replied with a resounding, "Absolutely!"
"It's such a special time to have little kiddies," she added. "And a cousin for George and Charlotte, as well, and Louis. It'll be really special."
Kate was no less enthused following the birth of Harry and Meghan's second child, Lilibet, in June 2021.
