Meghan Markle and Prince Harry once again found themselves missing from one of the biggest nights in global fashion, the Met Gala. Held on the first Monday in May, the star-studded event draws some of the most powerful names across entertainment, fashion, and business. This year’s guest list includes figures like Anna Wintour, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Beyoncé, alongside high-profile sponsors such as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have ‘truly lost the plot’ amid problems with A-listers, per source
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, however, were notably absent, continuing a pattern that insiders say reflects a broader shift in their standing within elite social and cultural circles. Their absence extended beyond fashion. The couple also did not appear at any events tied to King Charles III’s recent U.S. visit.
Behind the scenes, sources describe a growing sense of disconnect between the Sussexes and the kind of influential networks that once surrounded them. Even figures from Harry’s earlier social circle, including longtime acquaintance Guy Pelly, have been seen attending major events tied to the royal orbit. Meanwhile, public commentary has also added to the narrative. Donald Trump recently remarked that Harry had done “too many things” to repair his relationship with the royal family, which drew fresh attention to the couple’s ongoing estrangement.
Despite their absence from key gatherings, the Sussexes continue to maintain a visible media presence. There are also suggestions that some of Meghan’s recent ventures, including her lifestyle brand, are not gaining the same traction they once did. “They have truly lost the plot. I hear she’s spiralling badly because she knows nothing is working,” one insider alleges, adding that, “the whole thing about her (As Ever) stuff selling out isn’t true any more.” A source says that if someone isn’t useful to them, “the Sussexes always fall out with them. They are worse at dealing with people than they are with business.”
