Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted together for the first time since the release of Harry’s memoir, Spare, as they attended the surprise vow renewal ceremony of their friends and neighbors, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi.
The event took place at Portia’s lavish $70 million Montecito mansion, where she celebrated her 50th birthday last week.
The couple seemed overjoyed as they cheered on the renewals, officiated by Kris Jenner, much to the surprise of the former talk show host.
In a rare occurrence, Harry and Meghan were seen at opposite ends of the group, which included other celebrity guests such as Brandi Carlile and close friends and family of the couple.
This sighting marked the first time the Sussexes had been seen together since their appearance at the RFK Ripple of Hope award ceremony in New York back in December.
It was quite a departure from their usual inseparable behavior, as they were often seen holding hands or with Meghan gazing at Harry while speaking to the camera.
Reports suggest that Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox were not pleased with the situation, according to second-hand information.
Speculation arose after Harry and Meghan were not invited to Oprah Winfrey’s recent birthday bash.
Royal commentator and host of the To Die For daily podcast, Kinsey Schofield, shared her thoughts on their absence.
She mentioned that it didn’t come as a surprise, as publicists in Hollywood were already cautious about the royal couple.
Schofield, who has experience in PR and resides in Los Angeles, explained that Harry and Meghan were seen as potential distractions at events, as all eyes would be on them.
Additionally, concerns were raised about their trustworthiness, with fears that private conversations could end up being shared publicly through podcasts, reality shows, or books.
Given this, it was speculated that even Kris Jenner, known for her loyalty to her family, might have avoided interacting with Meghan at Ellen’s party.
In another development, sources have revealed that Netflix is reportedly pursuing a reality series titled “Keeping Up with the Sussexes,” which has raised eyebrows among Britain’s royal family, including Prince William.
It is said that Prince Charles is already furious about what Harry has revealed in his memoir and the docuseries “Harry and Meghan.”
In response, Prince William believes that stripping the Sussexes of their Duke and Duchess titles and involving lawyers to formally sever ties is the only appropriate course of action.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are mentally preparing themselves for what may come next from the couple who have distanced themselves from the royal fold.
Insiders suggest that the royal family would not be surprised if Harry and Meghan embraced the idea of being regulars on a reality show, as they are currently being courted by Netflix.
Sources claim that Netflix executives see such a show as a potential ratings hit, especially after reading excerpts from Harry’s book, which they believe held back a lot.
While hesitant due to concerns about appearing tacky, the couple is tempted by the lucrative paychecks that could come their way.
This option remains a powerful one for them to consider in the future.
Amidst all this, an insider from the palace shared that Prince William feels deeply betrayed and does not consider Harry’s behavior worthy of a duke.
He is determined not to let the situation go and is prepared to take further action against his brother.
As the saga continues to unfold, tensions rise within the royal family, leaving many wondering what lies ahead for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.