Amidst the ongoing saga surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it seems that Oprah Winfrey has distanced herself from the couple.
Recent photographs of Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, attending an art show in Beverly Hills without the presence of Harry or Oprah have sparked speculation about the status of their relationship.
It was widely known that Doria and Oprah had a close bond, with reports dating back to 2018 of the two indulging in snacks and yoga sessions together.
In an interview with Marie Claire, Oprah revealed that she had invited Doria to her house before Meghan and Harry’s wedding.
The media mogul shared that they enjoyed snacks and yoga, with Oprah even gifting Doria a yoga mat and a basket of kumquats, one of her favorite fruits.
Oprah dismissed rumors of trying to bribe Doria for an interview, stating that the gifts were merely tokens of their friendship.
However, according to a Reddit user named SecondhandCoke, Oprah has not been in contact with the couple for months and has ignored their calls.
This revelation coincides with reports that Harry and Meghan were not invited to Oprah’s star-studded 69th birthday bash.
The event, organized by skincare company Anastasia Beverly Hills, saw the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra, and Sharon Stone in attendance.
Speculation is rife as to why Harry and Meghan were absent from the guest list.
Some suggest that their controversial tell-all series, “Harry and Meghan,” may have strained relationships with other high-profile figures, particularly Prince William and Princess Catherine.
Kara Kennedy, writing for The Spectator, believes that the couple’s decision to share their story through Netflix documentaries and memoirs has backfired, leading to their exclusion from events like Oprah’s birthday party.
Kennedy argues that the Sussexes’ outspoken nature has been used against them, especially following the bombshell interview with Oprah earlier this year.
During the interview, Harry and Meghan alleged that a member of the royal family had expressed concerns about the skin color of their son, Archie, before his birth.
This claim ignited a debate about racism within the monarchy, although Harry later clarified that it was not his family who made those remarks.
The fallout from the interview appears to have strained the relationship between Harry, Meghan, and Oprah.
Kennedy suggests that the interview was not an attempt at reconciliation but rather a calculated move to undermine the British monarchy.
Some newspapers even go as far as to claim that Oprah has cut ties with the couple in the aftermath of the interview.
As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Harry and Meghan can salvage their relationships with influential figures in Hollywood and the British royal family.
The fallout from their revelations has undoubtedly left a lasting impact, and the repercussions may extend far beyond their personal connections.