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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly told close friends that Kate Middleton and the royal family were "so uptight" following her exit as a senior royal member. 

Meghan told her friends her farewell tour in the UK had confirmed she "made the right choice" to leave the royal family. 

A close friend of Markle said the duchess wanted to raise her son, Archie, in a home filled with laughter and joy. 

She also said Markle is aware of Kate and William's disapproval of her choices, which created a lot of tension. 

The news comes after the awkward exchange between the royal couples during the Sussexes final royal engagement earlier this week during the annual Commonwealth Day service.  

Harry and Meghan were seen greeting William and Kate after they made an entrance. Kate reported reportedly gave them both a blank stare while William gave a brief smile and a nod. 

The event spurred further animosity when William and Kate turned to speak with Edward and Sophie but did not talk with Harry and Meghan who sat beside the former couple. (AWKWARD!)

The Duchess of Sussex told friends she is relieved she did not bring Archie to the UK but claims she was not keeping him away. It just "made no sense to put him in harm's way."

Meghan also said she was afraid of the health threat coronavirus imposes and admitted she hadn't educated herself on the disease yet. 

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In a recent article, a royal insider said Queen Elizabeth still holds a place in her heart for the Sussexes despite their commitment to taking a break from the royal family. 

The insider said their invitation to the Commonwealth Day Service was Queen Elizabeth's sign of support for them. 

Meghan and Harry formally announced their decision to "step back" as senior members of the royal family on January 8. They said their decision came after many months of discussions.

Their decision came after an ITV documentary where Meghan and Harry offered a glimpse into the hardships they've faced following numerous ruthless tabloid rumors. Meghan also said she was struggling with handling all the scrutiny because it "was not fair."

She also shared her concerns with seeing her name splattered across headlines where the stories were not true. 

She also got candid with the report when she shared the negative reaction she received during her pregnancy with Archie left her vulnerable and distressed. When asked if it has been a struggle, Markle answered, "Yes."

Meghan said Harry and her son helped her get through it, saying, "The good thing is that I've got my baby and I've got my husband and they're the best."

Markle has gone back home to Canada to be with her 10-month-old son Archie after the Commonwealth Day Service, while Prince Harry stayed in the UK.

Meghan was said to have shed tears while saying her farewells to staff. 

Harry and Meghan are now planning to have a bright future when they formally leave their royal duties in April.