Princess Kate and Meghan Markle's key similarity revealed as Sussexes 'rebuilding brand'

Although thousands of miles apart, and have a key similarity in the way in which they are using their well-known titles, according to a royal expert.

While the sister-in-laws have not always seen eye to eye, both the Princess of Wales, 42, and the Duchess of Sussex, 43, are using their "star power" to get key messages across, especially when it comes to helping people who are less fortunate.

A royal expert also said that both women are working hard to help support certain charities, using their status as a way to get publicity for these important causes and to raise awareness.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told The Sun: "Catherine and Meghan are indeed two very different women and are now on very different paths.

"Everything Catherine does is to help others, the disadvantaged, the young, and now those suffering from cancer.

"It's not for money, or fame or self-aggrandisement. It is to help people who are in trouble or difficulty and to do good. I believe Meghan is also using her star power to bring attention to certain causes and people who need help.

"The campaign that she and Harry have started to limit the dangers of the digital world to our children is admirable. But she is also very active in the commercial world."

The insight comes after rumours that Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry, 40, are rebuilding their brand and

This comes after Harry was seen lately without Meghan by his side in New York City, Africa and the UK.

While it was confirmed the duchess Prince Archie, 5, and three-year-old Princess Lilibet, it is also no secret that she has her own commercial work coming up away from her husband, including a Netflix cooking show about friendship and

This is completely different to the life of Princess Kate, who remains a senior member of the Royal Family unlike Meghan, who quit alongside her husband in 2020 to move overseas and become financially independent.

Jennie Bond added: "Harry and Meghan were quite transparent when they left the royal family that they wanted the freedom to earn their living in the commercial world, so we should not be surprised when we see her building her brand."

It is believed that despite their similarities, Princess Kate and Meghan are not on speaking terms as