The Rose Parade, a highly anticipated annual event, is set to captivate audiences worldwide with its stunning floats, musical bands, and equestrian units.
However, this year’s lineup of celebrity commentators has a notable absence – Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and former actress.
According to the LA Times Magazine, Meghan was initially invited as a special guest, but host Jerika Duncan, a CBS journalist and anchor, later decided to drop her from the list.
Insiders attribute this snub to Meghan’s controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.
During the interview, Meghan and her husband Prince Harry made shocking allegations against the royal family, including claims of racism, lack of support, and isolation.
The global backlash and ensuing crisis for the monarchy, along with the rift within the Sussex family, left many, particularly in the UK, outraged by the couple’s decision to air their grievances in such a public and sensational manner.
Jerika Duncan, a friend of Oprah Winfrey who attended Meghan and Harry’s 2018 wedding, initially admired and supported the couple.
However, her perception changed after watching the interview, leading her to distance herself from Meghan, whom she now views as a troublemaker and a liar.
Duncan, hosting the parade for the first time alongside actress Gabrielle L and TikTok star Presley Hosbach, informed the Tournament of Roses, the parade’s organizing body, of her decision to cancel Meghan’s invitation.
The Tournament of Roses respected Duncan’s choice and did not object.
Unaware of the change, Meghan was reportedly shocked and hurt to learn that she was no longer welcome at the parade.
Feeling betrayed and unfairly punished for speaking her truth, Meghan attempted to reach out to Duncan to salvage their friendship, but her calls and messages went unanswered.
Additionally, Meghan sought Oprah Winfrey’s intervention, hoping she would persuade Duncan to reconsider, but Oprah chose not to get involved, stating that it was a matter between Meghan and Duncan.
Scheduled for January 1, 2024, the Rose Parade is expected to be a resounding success, attracting millions of viewers.
However, Meghan Markle will not be among the celebrities watching the event from her home in Montecito.
Instead, she is left with bitter and resentful feelings.
The former actress is realizing that leaving the royal family was not the right move.
Her disgraced Englishman has lost everything he once held dear.
Their lives have descended into chaos, with no visible way out.
The future appears bleak and ominous, far from what they had envisioned or hoped for.
The harsh reality of their actions is finally hitting home, leaving them in unbearable despair and anguish.