HER wedding was watched by millions of people around the world, but many celebrities are said to have already “dumped” Meghan Markle in recent months, according to an expert.
The Duchess of Sussex is said to have a “bitter dispute” with Victoria Beckham, and she’s not the only star she’s reportedly become estranged from.
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Phil Dampier, author of Royally Suited: Harry and Meghan in Their Own Words, told Fabulous: “Harry and Meghan are now toxic and many people who once seemed to fawn over them no longer want to know.
“To put it bluntly, Meghan was misled by some of her friends.”
THE TABLES HAVE TURNED
It came after the Duchess gained a reputation for having “Markled” – as she was nicknamed – several friends, including former best friend Jessica Mulroney, who played a key role in Meghan’s wedding.
Phil added: “A lot of movers and shakers would rather be with the royal family and get some of that stardust.
“Harry and Meghan cannot present people with honors and awards.
“They lack the accolades of a true real connection and have cheapened their brand with their behavior.”
Meanwhile, Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell told Closer!: “Harry and Meghan’s circle is getting smaller and smaller.
“I think A-list stars are dropping like flies.”
STUCK IN A JAM
The change in friendship was evident with the launch of Meghan’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
So far, the Duchess has teased her new project by sending branded jellies to 50 big names, including Kris Jenner, actress Mindy Kaling and model Chrissy Teigen.
However, many of Meghan’s former friends appeared not to have been included on the delivery list.
Here are the prominent names that could have “Markled” Meghan…
OPRAH WINFREY
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When Meghan and Harry stepped down as royals in 2020, it was Oprah Winfrey who they turned to for their first bombshell post-royal interview.
During the chat, they shared numerous explosive claims, including how an unnamed royal questioned them about “how dark” their son Archie’s skin would be.
As neighbors In celebrity hotspot Montecito, the Sussexes and Oprah deepened their friendship, although Paul claims it has since cooled.
He added: “In the past, A-listers were enjoying the moment – Harry and Meghan were the most popular couple in the country at one time when they got married, but since then there has been a decline.
“Some have already done so – Oprah no longer seems involved with them and some other celebrities have abandoned them as well.”
Paul said Americans “love the royal family” and are realizing that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are a “side show” and not the “main event.”
What is Meghan Markle’s new business?
Meghan Markle launched a new brand on Instagram called American Riviera Orchard.
Industry experts said the site will focus on home, food, gardening and lifestyle products.
A source told the Mail: “It’s a lifestyle and culinary brand called American Riviera Orchard.
“The brand aims to coincide with the launch of a new cooking show for Netflix.
“Meghan will make and sell products like jams. And at some point there will be a book and a blog, etc.”
KATY PERRY AND ORLANDO BLOOM
The Sussexes were also close to singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom, who live close to their £12 million mansion.
However, according to Closer, they reportedly rejected an invitation to Archie’s fifth birthday party last month.
During his appearance on Dax Shephard’s Armchair Expert podcast, Prince Harry revealed that he has Orlando’s number saved on his phone and had already exchanged a few messages with him.
He said: “Two days ago, Orlando Bloom sent me a message because he’s coming.
“We kind of stay in touch because of the paparazzi.”
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AMAL AND GEORGE CLOONEY
The Clooneys managed to secure an invite to Meghan and Harry’s royal wedding in 2018, despite it being claimed they “didn’t know” them well.
However, these claims were dismissed when the Sussexes visited the Clooneys’ Lake Como villa just months after their wedding.
However, according to Closer!, Amal and George were unable to invite the royal couple to the Albie Awards in October.
Phil added: “It’s ironic that Harry and Meghan invited all sorts of people to their wedding that they barely knew but thought would be useful in the future. future.
“Now where are these celebrities?
“It just goes to show that you can only really count on your true friends, people you’ve known for years and trust.”
GWYNETH PALTROW
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In May 2023, Meghan was photographed leaving a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in Montecito, and reportedly had dinner with Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, TV producer Brad Falchuk.
However, the magazine claimed that Meghan was not invited to an “intimate Goop dinner” that was recently held at Gwyneth’s home and was attended by Oprah.
VICTORIA BECKHAM
The Beckhams and Sussexes have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but fissures have emerged in recent years.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious’.
David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal request for the 2018 Invictus Games.
Cracks began to appear in the duo’s friendship in spring 2022, when the former football player invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding – not Harry and Meghan.
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At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment to history I came back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and were the choice of wedding guests.
“It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.
“They are the people that David and Victoria are connected to and it has always been about them because they have a long history together.”
And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that following the apparent snub, Meghan, 42, apparently stopped wearing Victoria’s designs – while Kate wore them more often.
She wore one of the designer’s dresses to a January 2023 engagement and was spotted wearing a pair of VB glasses at Wimbledon last time out summer.
She even reintroduced a Victoria Beckham bag into her wardrobe – taking the white Quincy to load on a royal visit in May 2023, the first time she has been seen with him since 2016.
MEGXIT TERMS
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced on January 8, 2020 that they would step down as “senior” members of the Royal Family.
On January 18, it was announced that the Sussexes would “no longer be working members of the British Royal Family” and would not use their “Royal Highness” titles.
A palace spokeswoman said the couple would no longer receive public money and would reimburse the £2.4 million cost of renovating their country home – Frogmore – in Windsor, Berks.
The following day, Harry said in a heartfelt speech: “Our hope was to continue to serve the Queen, the Commonwealth and my military associations without public funding. Unfortunately, this was not possible.”
The Duke of Sussex said he found “the love and happiness I have waited for all my life” with Meghan.
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