Meghan Markle, the former actress turned Duchess and wife of Prince Harry, caused quite a stir at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Los Angeles recently.
The event took an unexpected turn when Meghan showed up uninvited, attempting to overshadow the evening’s co-chair, Zendaya.
The Duchess of Sussex, who now resides in California with her family after stepping back from royal duties, seemingly wanted to partake in the prestigious ceremony celebrating sustainable and ethical fashion and engage with the notable figures in attendance.
Witnesses recounted the scene at the One Hotel West Hollywood where the awards were held.
Meghan, donning a recycled Valentino gown from a previous charity event, managed to slip past security and media personnel to approach the stage.
Zendaya, set to present the final award of the night to Ugandan climate activist Vanessa n^ked, was taken aback by Meghan’s unsolicited presence.
Despite lacking an official invitation or role, Meghan brazenly attempted to join Zendaya and n^ked on stage, even taking the microphone to deliver a speech.
Zendaya, visibly perturbed by the intrusion, promptly intervened.
As one of the event’s co-chairs alongside prominent figures like Livia Firth, Kate Blanchett, and Helen Hunt, Zendaya politely but firmly requested Meghan to return the microphone and exit the stage.
She clarified that Meghan was not on the guest list and that the event was private, urging her to leave immediately.
Following this, Zendaya resumed the proceedings, apologizing for the disruption and redirecting the audience’s attention back to the deserving award recipient, Vanessa Nekate.
The incident concluded with Zendaya escorting Meghan off the stage to applause from the audience.
Security personnel then escorted Meghan out of the venue, leaving her to face the consequences of her actions.
Despite attempts to salvage her image by smiling and waving at cameras, Meghan had inadvertently become the subject of ridicule and criticism on social media and in the press.
Many condemned her behavior as disrespectful and self-serving, accusing her of trying to hijack the event for personal gain.
Critics questioned Meghan’s motives for attending a fashion-focused event given her past controversies and perceived inconsistencies in her advocacy efforts.
Contrasts were drawn between Meghan’s actions and those of her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, who is lauded for her elegant fashion choices, support for the royal family, and humility.
The incident highlighted the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Meghan’s public persona and reignited debates about her suitability for certain roles and platforms.