Meghan Markle is feeling more isolated than ever after Victoria Beckham became the latest celebrity to turn her back on the Sussexes.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have established a new life in Montecito, Hollywood's elite enclave. However, their social circle seems to be shrinking as many of their former A-list friends have distanced themselves from the couple. Once close to celebrities like the Clooneys and Oprah Winfrey, Meghan and Harry's celebrity friendships have reportedly dwindled.
Insiders reveal that the relationship with David and Victoria Beckham is now nonexistent, with Victoria allegedly ghosting Meghan. An insider explains, "Meghan's been shocked by how Victoria seems to have given her the cold shoulder, even reaching out herself but receiving no response when requesting a dress. Meghan believes Victoria and David disapprove of how she and Harry have behaved recently. She feels personally ghosted by Victoria, and that the relationship is beyond repair."
Victoria Beckham, renowned for her fashion brand and as a pop star championing girl power, seemed like the perfect friend for Meghan when she married Prince Harry in 2018. Meghan wore a cream jumper from Victoria's label for her engagement photos in 2017, and the Beckhams' attendance at the royal wedding suggested a close friendship. Harry and David Beckham had also been friends, attending several sporting events together since 2011. However, in 2020, things changed when Harry allegedly accused Victoria of leaking stories about Meghan, leaving David furious. Despite Meghan continuing to wear Victoria's brand, the Beckhams showed their allegiance by inviting Prince William and Princess Catherine, not Meghan and Harry, to their son Brooklyn's 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz.
Recently, the enemy lines appeared to be drawn again when David met with King Charles while the King was reportedly too busy to see Harry during his UK visit. Meghan was also reportedly very upset after being omitted from Victoria's 50th birthday bash. Following the launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, Meghan reached out to Victoria in hopes of salvaging her plummeting popularity. The insider says, "Meghan's hoping that she can repair their friendship, knowing how well connected the Beckhams are. Meghan hoped that a friendship with Victoria would help improve her image."
Meghan's attempts to reconcile with Victoria come amid several rumored fallouts with other celebrity friends. Oprah Winfrey, a former close pal and Montecito neighbor, continues to team up with wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow but has noticeably not promoted Meghan's jam, despite receiving a jar. Meghan was also excluded from Goop dinner attended by Oprah last month. Former friends Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom reportedly snubbed an invitation to Archie's fifth birthday party, and Amal and George Clooney, who once vacationed with the couple, didn't invite them to the Kennedy Center Honors last October.
The only royal family members Meghan and Harry are said to remain close to are cousins Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. However, even they seem to be distancing themselves these days. Recently, they've shown support for Prince William amid Catherine and Charles's cancer diagnoses. After appearing at a Buckingham Palace garden party alongside William, Eugenie posted on Instagram, "Come rain or shine, I was delighted to support my family yesterday." Reports suggest that Beatrice and Eugenie are overjoyed to take a more prominent role in the royal family and have had little contact with Harry this year.
Former royal butler Paul Burrell tells Closer, "Harry and Meghan's circle is getting smaller and smaller. The A-list stars are dropping like flies. They no longer seem involved, and other celebrities have also distanced themselves. Back in the day, Harry and Meghan were the most popular couple, but there's been a decline. Americans love the royal family but are starting to see Harry and Meghan as a sideshow, not the main event."
