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Meghan Markle has been estranged from the royal family for years and previously admitted she struggled to get to grips with what was expected of her in The Firm

Meghan Markle and Prince William have been embroiled in a bitter feud for years, but one source believes it all started because of a “misunderstanding

The Duchess of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry stepped down as senior royals five years ago. They’ve since opened up about their experiences in The Firm, with Meghan admitting she struggled when trying to learn the new rules imposed on her.

Harry also touched on the issues, explaining in his memoir Spare how Meghan “hugged most strangers,” which was jarring to Brits. A source has suggested this hugging is what sparked her estrangement from William.

Writing in Spare, Harry explained, “I introduced Meg, who leaned in and gave him [William] a hug, which completely freaked him out. He recoiled.”

Harry said his brother “didn’t hug many strangers.” He suggested William originally got over the awkwardness, but a source has now told In Touch the “devastating truth.” They claimed, “Their misunderstanding about cultural differences not only hindered their relationship, but sparked a family feud.”

Author Tom Quinn also wrote about the feud in his new book Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants, which has been excerpted in The Times. “This tactile manner made William uncomfortable because Meghan hugged him virtually every time they bumped into each other,” he suggested.

Quinn also claimed members of staff found Meghan to be “a bit too relaxed.” He told In Touch, “She was constantly hugging and embracing various royals and even senior members of staff.”