Sir Elton John has reportedly refused to grant Meghan Markle an ambassador role for his collaboration with beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury.
According to a recent report, the decision was made after Meghan’s controversial actions.
As the holiday season approaches, Charlotte Tilbury has unveiled a new collection and campaign that combines the themes of friends, family, gifting, and giving.
In this endeavor, Sir Elton John, a close friend of Tilbury for over two decades, has been enlisted to feature in a holiday campaign alongside Tilbury’s nieces Sophia and Bella Tilbury, as well as other brand muses including Kate Moss, Jordan Dunn, Michaela J. Rodriguez, and Raina Sawayama.
The collaboration between Charlotte Tilbury and Elton John, titled the Rocket Collection, celebrates both the holiday season and Charlotte Tilbury’s role as the official founding beauty partner of the Rocket Fund in Sir Elton John’s AIDS Foundation.
The collection includes matte lipsticks, beauty bags, and more.
Tilbury expressed her admiration for Elton John, describing him as a national treasure, a polymath, and a fashion icon.
She emphasized his influence as an artist and philanthropist, stating that he has been a significant inspiration throughout her life.
In the accompanying campaign, Tilbury poses alongside Elton John and Kate Moss, showcasing products from the holiday collection.
Tilbury shared that her decision to partner with Elton John was inspired by a magical night she experienced at his Vicarage Road final show last year.
However, despite speculation, Meghan Markle will not be part of the campaign.
An insider revealed that Charlotte Tilbury rejected Meghan for two reasons.
Firstly, amidst the ongoing feud between Meghan and the British royal family, Charlotte Tilbury cannot afford to associate their brand with any controversy.
Secondly, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited is a cosmetics company registered in the United Kingdom.
Meghan’s previous endorsement of Charlotte Tilbury’s lipstick on a Time magazine cover raised questions about the brand’s alignment with the monarchy’s style choices and values.
It is worth noting that the British royal family’s fashion choices often carry hidden meanings, such as nods to Princess Diana’s legacy or support for women and minorities.
Meghan’s decision to wear a British beauty brand for a high-profile magazine cover was seen as a deliberate statement.
However, a scandal emerged when Meghan and Harry accused Princess Catherine of refusing to lend Meghan lip gloss.
The royal aide confirmed that this story was false.
Consequently, Charlotte Tilbury would not want their brand associated with Meghan, given the controversy surrounding her claims.
Neil Sean, a royal commentator, shed light on the situation, stating that assistants or ladies-in-waiting always carry two of everything, including lipstick, as a precaution.
Meghan was indeed given a lip gloss without any negative reaction.
It appears that Harry mentioned this incident in his book to support Meghan’s narrative, although Meghan may not have been aware of the assistants carrying spare gloss.
The entire incident seems to have been fabricated to cast shade on Princess Catherine.
Many of the allegations made against her seem baseless and bear Meghan’s signature.
In conclusion, Elton John has declined to include Meghan Markle as an ambassador for his collaboration with Charlotte Tilbury.
The holiday campaign features a diverse group of individuals, including Elton John himself, representing the spirit of giving and celebrating the season.