Megan Markle is reportedly eager to secure an invitation to the Vanity Fair Oscar event.
The couple has been notably absent from award shows and after-parties since 2020, spanning four years without making any appearances. Notably, even Uncle Elton John has not extended an invitation to his grand Oscars Afterparty, emphasizing the couple's perceived lack of standing in Hollywood.
The renowned singer, Elton John, has consistently hosted the annual Oscars party for his AIDS Foundation, raising a staggering $9 million for the cause last year. Despite notable attendees like model Heidi Klum, fashion designer Donatella Versace, and singer Rihanna, Prince Harry and Megan Markle were never invited. This omission is seen by some, including royal author Tom Bow, as a clear indication of the couple's diminishing influence in the United States.
The Elton John AIDS Foundation, established in 1992, aims to be a powerful force in ending the AIDS epidemic. The cause was particularly close to Princess Diana's heart, as she opened the UK's first purpose-built HIV/AIDS unit in 1987. Publicly challenging misconceptions, Diana shook hands with an AIDS patient without gloves. Tickets to Elton's annual bash are available to the general public, but Harry and Megan's absence fueled speculation about a rumored fallout with Elton.
Rumors suggest that Elton John distanced himself from the couple after allegedly overhearing them speaking negatively about him while using his private jet. In Prince Harry's autobiography, he reveals a falling out with Elton during a holiday in France before his decision to step down as a senior royal. Despite several mentions of Elton in the book, he is notably left out of tributes at the end. The rift reportedly extends to Elton's refusal to sing "Candle in the Wind" for the anniversary of Princess Diana's death, further straining their relationship.
During their stay at Elton's house in France, Harry discovered that Elton's memoir was set to be serialized in the Daily Mail, a publication the Sussexes had previously taken legal action against. When Harry questioned Elton's choice, given the paper's past actions, Elton expressed a desire for people to read the book. Despite these tensions, Harry maintains his love for Elton but reveals the singer didn't receive a mention in the tributes at the end of his book. Instead, Harry expresses gratitude to others like Coldplay's Chris Martin and comedian James Corden.
