Taylor Swift fans took to social media to express their frustration after Omid Skopje, a cheerleader for Meghan and Harry, claimed that Taylor had declined to perform at King Charles’s coronation in May.
This highly anticipated event marked Charles’s ascension to the throne and featured a star-studded concert with performances by renowned artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Lionel Richie, Take That, and Katy Perry.
According to Omid, Taylor was initially expected to be part of the lineup.
However, fans quickly raised doubts about this claim.
Fans pointed out that Taylor was in the midst of a global tour during that time.
One fan, Jack Hardwick, highlighted that she had a gig in Nashville on the same day as the coronation, May 6.
How could Taylor have been in two places at once?
This question led to skepticism surrounding Omid’s assertions.
Jack Hardwick humorously remarked, “It would have been so embarrassing saying that my show got canceled because of some guy.
She was literally playing a gig on the other side of the world.
What did you want Taylor Swift to do?
Time travel?”
Another fan, Uppartly C2, supported these claims, stating that Taylor Swift couldn’t have performed at the coronation as she was on tour in Tennessee for three consecutive days.
They encouraged skeptics to verify the information themselves, emphasizing that Taylor was indeed booked for her latest tour.
It appeared that Omid may have wanted to bring in a celebrity like Taylor to portray celebrities as disrespecting the royal family.
However, this notion was strongly opposed by Taylor’s fans, who criticized both Omid and Meghan for their claims.
Some royal enthusiasts speculated that Omid included this story in his book to divert attention from the fact that Taylor had turned down Meghan’s invitation to appear on her Spotify podcast.
Despite Meghan’s handwritten request, Taylor allegedly chose not to participate.
This decision could be attributed to Taylor’s historical reluctance to make strong political statements, while Meghan is known for her political involvement.
Additionally, Taylor has had past conflicts with streaming platforms, as she removed her music catalog from Spotify in 2014.
It is worth noting that Taylor Swift has her own connections within the royal circle.
She shares friendships with Katy Perry, Cara Delevingne, and Karlie Kloss, all of whom were part of the coronation event.
Moreover, Taylor has established relationships with Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice.
These factors may have influenced her decision to decline Meghan’s podcast invitation and potentially not participate in the coronation concert.
Regardless of the reasons behind Taylor’s choices, her absence from the event generated significant discussion and speculation.
This further contributed to the ongoing narratives surrounding Meghan and Harry.
Meanwhile, Iridescio’s Roy book, “Endgame,” faced a challenging start as its price was slashed by 50% just one day after its release.
This discount came amidst a storm of controversy surrounding alleged royal discrimination.
Originally released on Tuesday, the hardcover version of the book is now available on Amazon at a reduced price of £11, down from £22.
The author had to deny responsibility for a translation error in the Netherlands, which led to the book being pulled from shelves across the country.
The corrected translation is set to reappear in bookshops on December 8.
On Amazon, the book has faced boycotts, resulting in numerous one-star ratings.
While some reviews remain positive, stating that the book does not expose anything new and merely reiterates well-known facts, others criticize Omid and Meghan’s approach to publicity.
These critics argue that their philosophy revolves around the belief that any publicity is good publicity, as long as people are talking about you.