Title: Royal Fallout: The Christmas Parties that Marked the Beginning of the Fab Four Feud

The first sign of tension between Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Kate, and Meghan Markle can be traced back to the Christmas of 2018.

It was during this time that the royal couples decided to have separate parties to celebrate the festive season, leading to a clear division within the Fab Four.

Traditionally, Kensington Palace hosts a Christmas party for both the principals and the staff.

However, that year, things took a different turn.

As the festivities approached, it became apparent that there would be two parties instead of one.

Prince Harry and Meghan chose to stay at the Queen's Sandringham estate, while William and Kate remained in their 10-bedroom home at Kensington Palace.

According to Mr. Holt, who was head of communications for the Royal Foundation at the time, this separation marked a turning point.

In an interview for Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary, he revealed that the decision to have two parties highlighted the growing divide between the royal offices.

Unfortunately for Meghan and Harry, their party at Sandringham did not go as planned.

None of the royal staff attended the event, choosing instead to join William and Kate's festivities at Kensington.

This left the Sussexes' party lacking the support and enjoyment of the dedicated servants.

Notably, 2018 was also the year when allegations of Meghan's bullying behavior towards her staff surfaced.

Sources revealed that the party preparations were extremely difficult, with Meghan repeatedly pressuring the servants to make their celebration grander than the Cambridges'.

This caused great discomfort and exhaustion among the staff, prompting some to abandon their work and seek solace at Kate Middleton's Kensington party.

According to a prominent UK tabloid, two long-time palace employees, known as X and Y, were allegedly intimidated into resigning due to Meghan's behavior.

These individuals had always shown great respect for the Queen, Prince Charles, and admired William and Kate's concern for the staff.

However, their perception changed when Meghan entered the picture.

Jason Knopf, the couple's former communications assistant, raised concerns about Meghan's treatment of the staff in October 2018.

He expressed worry that the Duchess had bullied two personal assistants out of their positions, deeming her behavior unacceptable.

Reports suggested that Meghan targeted one particular PA, Y, seeking to undermine her confidence.

Following these allegations, the palace announced that an investigation would take place, although the results would not be made public.

This decision left many questioning whether any action would be taken to address the reported bullying.

In a recent poll conducted in the UK, only 14% of respondents viewed Harry and Meghan as good role models, while a significant 71% regarded William and Kate in that light.

The survey also asked participants who they would remove from the line of succession if given the opportunity, with a staggering 64% choosing to remove Prince Harry, trailing behind Prince Andrew by 15%.

The Christmas parties of 2018 marked a turning point for the Fab Four, signaling the beginning of a rift between the royal couples.

The separation of celebrations and the subsequent allegations of bullying have further strained the already fragile relationship within the British monarchy.

As public opinion continues to sway, it remains to be seen how this feud will impact the future of the royal family.