Society bible Tatler today dismissed a legal complaint by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in an ongoing row over a controversial article, saying it has 'no merit'. .

It comes after Kensington Palace issued a fiercely critical statement on last week's article which it said contained a 'swathe of inaccuracies and false representations'.

Today Tatler hit back and released a statement that said: 'We can confirm we have received correspondence from lawyers acting for the Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge and believe it has no merit.'.

The Duke and Duchess are also said to be upset about criticism of her family, her children and her weight.

The article, written by author Anna Pasternak, makes reference to the eating disorders suffered by William's mother Princess Diana, saying: 'Kate has become perilously thin, just like – some point out – Princes Diana.'.

The palace is particularly 'furious' about claims that Kate feels 'exhausted and trapped' by the increased workload following Harry and Meghan's decision to step back.

The Duke and Duchess are also said to be upset about criticism of her family and her children.

Tatler's article also claims that Kate, 38, had a spat with Meghan Markle ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018.

Tatler's article also claims that Kate, 38, had a spat with Meghan Markle ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018.

The article cites a source as saying: 'Kate is furious about the larger workload… She feels exhausted and trapped.

The palace is particularly 'furious' about claims that Kate feels 'exhausted and trapped' by the increased workload following Harry and Meghan's decision to step back.

In a statement issued after the article was published, Kensington Palace said: 'This story contains a swathe of inaccuracies and false misrepresentations which were not put to Kensington Palace prior to publication.'.

The Mail on Sunday understands that Tatler approached Kensington Palace in February to ask if Kate would pose for their cover or provide an exclusive cover photo

That request was politely declined and it is understood that Kensington Palace was not offered the chance to comment on the specific content of Ms Pasternak's article

Tatler did not respond to a Mail on Sunday request for comment and Kensington Palace declined to comment

The article, written by author Anna Pasternak, makes reference to the eating disorders suffered by William's mother Princess Diana, saying: 'Kate has become perilously thin, just like – some point out – Princes Diana'

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