Fashion Verdict: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Missed Met Gala – What Went Wrong? 0 105

Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, has long dreamed of conquering the world of high fashion, but her ambitions seem to have faced another obstacle. The Duchess of Sussex was not invited to the most anticipated social event of the year – the Met Gala. Notably, among the hosts of the ball are Meghan's friend, Beyoncé, as well as Venus Williams, the sister of her close friend Serena. However, even such powerful support could not secure the couple the coveted invitation, reports The News International.

Relentless Anna Wintour

The main reason for the absence of the Sussexes at the Met Gala is attributed to Anna Wintour, who effectively runs this grand event. Sources claim that the legendary former editor-in-chief of Vogue has long held little affection for Meghan.

Bitter Experience with Vogue

Wintour has already had a difficult experience dealing with the Duchess of Sussex, leaving an unpleasant aftertaste. In 2022, 44-year-old Meghan desperately tried to secure appearances on two covers – American and British Vogue. However, she was denied. At that time, Meghan set rather tough conditions: complete control over the choice of photographer, author of the text, final editing, selection of photographs, and, of course, the cover itself. "No one gets that. Not even Beyoncé," commented an insider on the situation. When Edward Enninful, who was then the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, could not meet these demands, Meghan reached out directly to Anna Wintour, but she "was not interested." Allegedly, the Zoom meeting took place only out of politeness.

Public Reaction

Social media users are already mocking the situation. Among the comments, one can find: "Meghan is friends with Beyoncé, but Beyoncé is not friends with Meghan," "There are too many of them," "She will probably say that she declined the invitation herself."