Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s friendship with George and Amal Clooney appears to be on the rocks. The two couples were once close, with the Clooneys attending Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding and reportedly having a close friendship with the Sussexes.
However, it seems that the couple has been snubbed by the Clooneys in recent years. The Clooneys allegedly failed to invite Harry and Meghan to the third annual Albie Awards, which was held in New York City last month. The event was hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice, and George and Amal were in attendance.
Sources claim that the Sussexes were stunned when they were not invited to the event, and that this was the second straight year they were snubbed. The couple was reportedly in Manhattan at the time of the event, attending the Clinton Global Initiative Summit, and could have easily attended the Albie Awards.
The snub is said to have been particularly hurtful for the Sussexes, with one insider telling the National Enquirer that it was “a huge kick in the teeth” and a “massive embarrassment” that they couldn’t explain or wrap their heads around.
The situation comes as a surprise, given that the Clooneys previously spoke highly of Harry and Meghan. In a 2020 interview with the Daily Mail, George Clooney described the couple as “really nice, fun, kind people” and said they were “going to be great parents.”
It’s unclear what caused the rift between the two couples, but some speculate that it may be due to the Clooneys’ decision to shrink their social circle in an effort to sidestep unnecessary drama. Others suggest that the Clooneys’ loyalty may lie with the British royal family, given that they are UK residents.
Regardless of the reason, the snub is a significant blow to the Sussexes, who were likely hoping to use the event to boost their public image. The couple has faced a string of negative press in recent years, and being spotted at a high-profile charity event could have helped them to reclaim their place at the top of the global celebrity totem pole.
