Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, celebrated her 46th birthday recently, but it seems her plans for a lavish party were thwarted at the last minute.
According to reports from New Idea, Meghan had spent weeks meticulously planning the soirée, only to discover that none of her A-list friends accepted her invitation.
The snub came as a surprise, considering the star-studded guest list Meghan had hoped for.
Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and Ellen DeGeneres allegedly declined the invitation, leaving Meghan disappointed and her party plans in shambles.
This isn’t the first time Meghan’s birthday celebrations have faced setbacks.
Two years ago, on her 40th birthday, she released a poem on Instagram to promote her initiative called 40×40.
The project aimed to have 40 influential women offer 40 minutes of their time to support women re-entering the workforce.
However, according to analysis by The Sun at the time, the post received limited engagement, with only around 200 public accounts sharing it permanently.
It appears that Meghan’s efforts to spread her message may not have had the impact she had hoped for.
For her recent birthday, Meghan requested a special gift from her fans through a statement on the website for Archewell, the brand founded by her and Prince Harry.
She asked her followers to share a pre-made Instagram post with the hashtags #40×40 and #CompassionInAction, aiming to create a global wave of compassion and positive change.
Unfortunately, the response to this request also fell short.
The Sun’s analysis of Instagram posts within the first 24 hours after the campaign’s launch revealed only 217 public posts featuring the poem with the designated hashtags.
Meanwhile, amidst the disappointment surrounding her birthday plans, Meghan was caught in an awkward moment during a video call with actress Melissa McCarthy.
In an attempt to appear hard at work, Meghan was seen kissing a blank computer screen, only to realize she had forgotten to turn on her laptop.
Adding to the recent string of party cancellations, last month Meghan and Harry allegedly had to abandon a lavish celebration at their home.
This came shortly after Spotify reportedly cut ties with the couple, leading to speculation that Netflix might follow suit.
According to an anonymous source, the couple decided to cancel the party just three days before it was scheduled.
The insider revealed that preparations had already been made, with gazebos set up on their property for an extravagant Independence Day bash.
However, Meghan and Harry supposedly changed their plans due to intense media scrutiny and criticism surrounding their work ethic and character.
The source further claimed that Meghan was furious after reading negative articles about them, leading to her decision to call off the festivities.
It seems the couple felt it necessary to focus on salvaging their relationship with Netflix, as they have faced accusations of not fulfilling their obligations to the streaming platform.
As Meghan Markle’s birthday celebrations continue to face setbacks, it remains to be seen how the Duchess will navigate these challenges and maintain her public image.
With A-listers snubbing her invite and her initiatives receiving limited engagement, Meghan may need to reassess her approach to garnering support and making a lasting impact.