In a surprising turn of events, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, find themselves in what sources describe as “panic mode” following a notable snub by the Royal Family during King Charles’s 75th birthday celebrations. The alleged exclusion has left the couple realizing that their once unassailable “royal currency” is rapidly diminishing, causing a ripple effect on their Hollywood careers.
The couple, who made a high-profile exit from their royal duties in 2020, recently faced another setback as they were reportedly not invited to King Charles’s milestone birthday celebration. This snub follows a pattern of strained relations with the Royal Family, further emphasized by the revelation that Harry and Meghan won’t be returning to the UK for the traditional Sandringham Christmas festivities.
Since their move to Montecito, California, the couple has been striving to establish themselves in the competitive world of Hollywood. Meghan Markle, a former actress, signed with the prestigious Hollywood talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) earlier this year, a move that was seen as a strategic step towards building a successful career outside the royal spotlight. However, the absence of joint appearances with the Royal Family since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022 appears to be taking a toll on their industry connections.
A source close to the couple expressed concerns about the impact of these recent events on Meghan and Harry’s Hollywood aspirations, stating, “Meghan and Harry are in panic mode, and it’s becoming clearer and clearer that their royal currency is dwindling, which is having a knock-on effect on their Hollywood careers. They both know full well that their success rests on their royal connections.”
According to reports by Mirror, the source went on to explain that the snub from King Charles’s birthday celebration served as a “huge wake-up call” for the couple. It suggested that the Royal Family is no longer willing to maintain a facade to support their Hollywood ambitions. The alleged snub, coupled with the absence of joint public appearances with the Royals, paints a picture of a diminishing influence that is beginning to affect their standing in the entertainment industry.
While it’s reported that the couple had a phone call with the monarch to mark King Charles’s birthday, the lack of an invitation to the celebration itself raises questions about the depth of their estrangement from the Royal Family. The coming months may prove critical for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as they attempt to navigate these challenges and salvage what remains of their once-unassailable royal connections while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
