In a surprising twist, Meghan Markle has found herself absent from the cover of British Vogue, five years after she made headlines by editing the September 2019 issue.
A royal expert has now shed light on the underlying reasons for this apparent snub, revealing tensions that have simmered beneath the surface.
The latest edition of British Vogue, set to hit shelves in March 2024, marks a significant milestone.
It will celebrate the end of an era under editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, showcasing 40 of the magazine’s cover stars from his tenure.
Notable names like Victoria Beckham, Gigi Hadid, and Jordan Dunn will grace the cover, but conspicuously missing is Meghan Markle, who once held the reins of the publication for a special issue.
Reports suggest that a rift developed between Meghan and the British Vogue editorial team during her time as guest editor.
A US-based royal commentator pointed out that this clash might explain her absence from the upcoming issue.
Tensions reportedly ran high, with staff members feeling “silently angry” as they struggled to align with Meghan’s vision for the magazine.
Sources close to the situation have described Meghan’s contributions as somewhat superficial, lacking depth and coherence.
It appears that while Meghan pushed for her causes to gain traction online in the lead-up to her issue, the British Vogue team found her approach puzzling and unexpected, especially considering the magazine’s rich history.
Additionally, there are whispers that someone within the editorial team may have leaked information to Meghan, further complicating the dynamics.
This breach of trust has left many wondering how the relationship between the Duchess and the magazine could have deteriorated so significantly.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s husband, Prince Harry, recently made a trip to the UK to visit his father, King Charles, who is currently battling cancer.
Interestingly, Meghan chose to remain in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, rather than accompany Harry on the long flight.
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have settled into life in Montecito, California.
Their infrequent visits to the UK have raised eyebrows, leaving many to speculate about their current standing within the royal family.
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