Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s highly anticipated Netflix miniseries has hit a snag as their celebrity friends have chosen not to take part.
Notably absent from the program are key allies such as Elton John, Vogue editor Edward Enniful, and music producer David Foster, who is considered a surrogate father to Prince Harry.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the spectrum, King Charles and Queen consort Camilla will be featured in a documentary about Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s venture into buying Wrexham Association Football Club, a professional football club based in Wales.
This documentary will be streamed on Disney+, which is a direct competitor to Netflix.
The Telegraph has noted that this move might pit the King and Queen consort against the Sussexes.
Interestingly, Reynolds and McElhenney informed the Majesties that they had not watched the reality show featuring the Sussexes, but were thrilled to meet them.
This highlights the irony that while the Royals can access Hollywood, Meghan, a former Hollywood actress herself during her time on “Suits,” seemingly cannot.
During their meeting, Reynolds and McElhenney jokingly mentioned that they had taken etiquette lessons in preparation for the visit.
When asked about the Sussexes’ controversial Netflix show, which had aired the day before, McElhenney admitted, “I’ve never heard of it.”
Reynolds expressed his excitement about welcoming Prince Harry to the Reesecourse ground, a historic church at the heart of Wrexham, emphasizing their commitment to uplift and support the community and the football club.
He added, “Having the King pay a visit is certainly one way to do that.”
It is worth noting that Ryan Reynolds previously made light-hearted jabs at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during an episode of his game show, “Don’t.”
As an executive producer and commentator on the show, Reynolds referred to the Sussexes’ royal exit when contestants were asked an outdated question about the couple.
Reynolds playfully remarked, “Meghan Markle went from suits to crowns after she married into the royal family.”
He then humorously altered the second part of the question, asking about her official title.
This is not the first time Reynolds has poked fun at the couple since their decision to step away from the royal family.
In response to a New York Times article suggesting that Canadians were hoping for some excitement with the Sussexes’ move to Canada, Reynolds tweeted, “No one injects razzle-dazzle anymore, particularly in Canada, where they drink it.”
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams speculates that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be banned from attending King Charles’ upcoming coronation due to the fallout from their new Netflix series.
While the rest of the royal family continues with business as usual, they cannot ignore the impact that Harry and Meghan’s actions are having.
Fitzwilliams believes that the Sussexes perceive this as a war against them, and the consequences are clear.
The question now is, what can the royals do about it?
Although Harry will always be a prince, the family’s potential solution could be to sever all ties with him and Meghan, including excluding them from the king’s coronation.
It seems a clean break from the Sussexes may be the only option available.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix miniseries has faced a setback as their celebrity friends decline to participate.
This comes as King Charles and Queen consort Camilla feature in a documentary about Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s football club venture.
The irony of Hollywood access for the Royals but not for Meghan, a former actress, is evident.
Ryan Reynolds has playfully teased the Sussexes in the past, and royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggests that the fallout from the Netflix series could lead to Harry and Meghan being excluded from King Charles’ coronation.
The future remains uncertain, but it seems a clean break may be the only option for the royal family.