Kate Middleton, 40, is said to be feeling "vindicated" after a Vanity Fair article branded Meghan Markle, 43, a 'mean girl' and former staff members claimed she was 'really really awful' to work for

Fans have urged Meghan Markle to stick to her current plan of staying silent over the brutal claims made in a recent Vanity Fair article. The article, which was released by the publication on January 17, was titled ' Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Business Ambitions, 5 Years After Their Royal Exit'.

Ensconced in their cozy Montecito mansion, the Sussexes are living the American dream. By all accounts, the love is real. But their foray into moguldom has not always been a smooth ride.