Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were notably absent from this year's prestigious Met Gala guest list, marking yet another chapter in their ongoing divergence from high-profile events.
However, Meghan, ever poised for a comeback, swiftly orchestrated a counter-narrative through her PR team. They spun the tale that she and Harry voluntarily opted out of the Met Gala, presenting it as just another event they chose to skip.
According to a report by Town and Country magazine, the royal couple cited a packed schedule as the reason for their absence. Indeed, the spring has been bustling for the duo. Meghan has been fervently preparing for the launch of her latest venture, American Riviera Orchard. Among her entrepreneurial endeavors, she recently unveiled the brand's inaugural product: a delectable strawberry jam, dispatched in elegant gift baskets to their inner circle. Additionally, the couple divulged details of two forthcoming Netflix projects—an enticing cooking and entertaining show hosted by Meghan herself and a captivating docu-series delving into the world of professional Polo.
Not long ago, they graced Florida with their presence for a charitable polo match in support of Harry's Sentebale nonprofit. Prince Harry is also slated to attend an event in London this week commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Furthermore, their philanthropic efforts will take them to Nigeria later this month for engagements tied to the Invictus Games.
However, rumors abound regarding their conspicuous absence from events like the Met Gala, suggesting a frosty relationship with Anna Wintour, who allegedly favors other royals over them. While Meghan may be craving the limelight, her exclusion from such illustrious gatherings suggests she's not quite A-list material. Despite her efforts to cultivate friendships with influential figures like Serena Williams, Mindy Kaling, Lauren Sanchez, and Kim Kardashian, her aspirations seem to fall short in the eyes of the fashion elite.
Critics argue that the Sussexes lack the fashion gravitas and cultural cachet to merit an invite to the Met Gala. Unlike established fashion icons, they have no significant ties to the industry—no lucrative fashion deals, no front-row seats at runway shows, and certainly no coveted magazine covers. Renowned designers have already aligned themselves with true A-listers, leaving Meghan out in the cold.
Moreover, their perceived reluctance to foot the bill for such events further reinforces their outsider status. Unlike independently wealthy celebrities, they seem hesitant to invest in their public image or contribute substantially to the event's finances. Their attempts to curry favor with minor celebrities by dispatching free jam only serve to highlight their detachment from the fashion world's inner circle.
In the grand scheme of things, the Sussexes' absence from events like the Met Gala underscores their diminishing relevance in both the fashion and entertainment industries. Bereft of any tangible talent or substantial contributions, they've become mere afterthoughts in an arena dominated by true luminaries.
