The 95th edition of the Oscar Awards took place in Los Angeles, showcasing venerable actors with impressive careers.
Notably absent from the event, however, were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, drawing attention and prompting speculation about their decision.
In recent times, the media has been abuzz with news of Harry and Meghan, particularly after the release of a documentary for Netflix. Anticipation was high that they might receive an Oscar nomination, but that scenario did not materialize.
According to a United States public relations expert, Carla Speight, the royals' decision not to attend the awards was a strategic move. Speight commented, "The absence of the royal couple was a wise decision at this time." She added, "It makes very little sense; they were not nominated, so there was no point in their attendance."
The media interpreted their non-attendance as a signal that the couple is content with their life in the United States and is focused on personal and professional improvement. "Meghan is not currently working as an actress, and there seem to be no immediate plans for that. Similarly, Harry, despite being a media protagonist, is not contemplating starring in any projects," noted the expert.
The expert outlined three typical reasons for attending an award ceremony: being nominated, promoting a project, or being a hot topic in the gossip circuit. According to Speight, the royal couple did not meet any of these criteria, providing a rational explanation for their absence.
Despite their decision, social media was abuzz with discussions and jokes about the couple, suggesting that they might want to reconsider skipping such high-profile public events in the future.
