Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have once again found themselves embroiled in controversy, this time being unceremoniously removed from the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
Already under fire from the Hollywood elite for their repeated attacks on the royal family, the couple faced further backlash when they attempted to make an appearance at the renowned festival without an invitation.
The Sundance Film Festival, known for showcasing cutting-edge works from global filmmakers, strictly adheres to an invitation-only policy, ensuring the presence of influential and respected figures in the independent film industry.
However, undeterred by the widespread shunning from celebrities, Meghan and Harry, eager to establish themselves in Hollywood, disregarded protocol and arrived uninvited, hoping to network with industry insiders and promote their projects.
Their private jet touched down at the Eccles Theater, where they made an audacious attempt to enter the screening of The Lost Daughter, featuring Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson.
Their plan quickly unraveled as security stopped them, revealing their absence from the guest list.
Despite attempting to leverage their royal status and charm, their efforts proved futile, resulting in their immediate ejection for causing a disturbance.
Eyewitnesses reported the couple’s embarrassment and anger as security escorted them out, while attendees expressed their discontent through boos and jeers.
Celebrities present at the scene, appalled by Meghan and Harry’s behavior, sided with the festival organizers.
Notably, founder Robert Redford himself spoke out, expressing shock and disappointment.
Redford asserted that the couple had shown a lack of respect for the festival’s rules and values, leading him to conclude that they had no place in the independent film community.
He expressed hope that Meghan and Harry would learn from their mistake and refrain from future attempts to attend the festival.
This incident at the Sundance Film Festival adds to a series of scandals and controversies surrounding the couple since their move to the U.S.
Criticized for hypocrisy, privacy concerns, political activism, legal actions against the media, and explosive interviews, Meghan and Harry have faced rejection from former friends and colleagues in the royal family.
Their declining popularity in the U.S., as evident in recent polls, highlights the couple’s alienation from both the royal family and the American public.