The highly anticipated 2023 Met Gala is fast approaching, and it seems that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, also known as the Harkles, won’t be making an appearance.
This news comes as no surprise, considering their previous controversial actions.
Who can forget when Meghan crashed the fashion awards, stealing Rosamund Pike’s presenting position?
She confidently strutted in, showcasing her pregnant belly and demanding attention.
According to an insider from Markle News 1, just moments before Pike was scheduled to present the award, she received an unexpected tap on the shoulder.
To her astonishment, the show’s producer informed her that the Duchess of Sussex would be taking over.
Meghan had entered the building uninvited, boldly approached the producer, and declared her intention to present the award to her close friend Clare Waight Keller, Givenchy’s artistic director, who had designed Meghan’s ill-fitting wedding gown.
The mortified producer discreetly used the code word “surprise” to convey that Meghan’s presence was unplanned and unwanted.
Now, picture Harry and Meghan arriving at the Met Ball unannounced, stepping out of a luxurious limousine, and attempting to make their way up the iconic red-carpeted steps.
This grand celebration of fashion, organized by Vogue magazine’s Anna Wintour, attracts A-list celebrities such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Rihanna.
Anna Wintour, a staunch supporter of the late Queen and the monarchy, holds no fondness for Meghan.
In her eyes, the Sussexes are betrayers.
If they were to attend the gala, Anna would surely have them escorted away, relishing the subsequent headlines and paparazzi shots capturing their dismissal by her security team and their hasty retreat in a New York City cab.
Speculation has been rife in recent weeks about whether Harry and Meghan would receive an invitation.
However, a leading celebrity PR expert, Maya Riaz, has dismissed claims that they would be excluded due to the drama surrounding them.
Riaz stated, “When you think of the Met Gala, you think of drama.
Having Meghan and Harry there would undoubtedly generate extra headlines and perhaps even scrutiny.”
She further suggested that the couple’s absence could be due to their preparations for the upcoming King’s coronation, which will take place a few days after the gala.
In this scenario, it would be the Met Gala that would be snubbed by the couple’s refusal to attend, rather than the other way around.
On the flip side, there are also reports suggesting that Harry and Meghan may indeed face a snub at this year’s Met Gala.
Their public fallout with the royal family earlier this year could prove to be a significant obstacle to their red carpet appearance.
Jordan James, CEO of Unlocked PR, believes that their ongoing rifts with the royals may have played a role in the decision-making process.
Additionally, Harry and Meghan’s absence from several glamorous events in recent months hints at a potential shift in their strategy.
As the countdown to the 2023 Met Gala continues, the question of whether Harry and Meghan will receive an invitation remains unanswered.
Regardless, their absence is sure to stir up conversations and speculation about their relationship with the royal family and their future endeavors.
The fashion world eagerly awaits the star-studded event, anticipating both surprises and controversies, whether or not the Harkles make an appearance.