Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly been left off the 2026 Met Gala guest list, despite the annual event attracting a large crowd of A-list celebrities and fashion heavyweights.
Reports suggest that the Duchess of Sussex might have hoped that her connections to the likes of Beyoncé and Serena Williams would help her land an invite, but that apparently didn’t happen.
Anna Wintour has been cited as a major factor behind the alleged snub, amid long-running reports of tensions between the Vogue boss and the former actress.
Online, the reaction was brutal, with many commenters viewing the omission as proof that Markle’s reputation in Hollywood is no longer what it once was.
Meghan Markle’s Met Gala Guest List ‘Left Out’
NewsNation published a report claiming that Markle and Harry were omitted from the 2026 Met Gala guest list, with the outlet relying heavily on anonymous sources to make its point.
The article goes on to suggest that Wintour is still unimpressed with the Sussexes, describing Markle in particular as someone fashion insiders view as overly demanding and attention-seeking.
The report links this alleged perception to previous tensions around British Vogue and allegations of friction over editorial control. The supposed criticism of Markle also extends to her appearance at a Balenciaga show in Paris, where she was reportedly seen as behaving like the star of the event.
Markle’s reported snub sparks questions about her friendship with Beyoncé
According to NewsNation, Meghan Markle saw her loose connection with Beyoncé as a possible path to the Met Gala orbit.
But as The Blast reported in March, the “Cowboy Carter” singer reportedly tried to put some distance between herself and the duchess. A source close to Beyoncé reportedly claimed that Markle appeared “desperate” to the singer and those around her.
This prospect also appears to have made its way into the public arena, with some on social media questioning whether the two were ever truly friends.
“Meghan is friends with Beyoncé, but Beyoncé is not friends with Meghan, that’s how I see it,” wrote one Reddit user. “My question is: will she EVER be invited?”
Meghan Markle also ridiculed for other ‘one-sided’ friendships
Beyond Beyoncé, some social media users are also wondering whether Markle has exaggerated the intimacy of her relationships with other celebrities.
His ties to the Williams sisters, in particular, have come under renewed scrutiny. On her former lifestyle blog, The Tig, Markle once wrote that Serena “quickly became a confidante,” describing her as someone she texted with while traveling and could meet casually for lunch.
On Reddit, however, a commenter seems to question whether this link is truly reciprocal.
“Meghan is just as close to Beyoncé as she is to Serena Williams, who only accepted her as a friend once she found out Meagain was marrying a prince, which would give Serena the chance to attend a royal wedding,” the user wrote.
Fans Question Markle’s A-List Status in Hollywood
At the height of Markle’s Hollywood career before her marriage, a 2016 Vanity Fair feature described her as “the star of ‘Suits,'” while noting that she had built The Tig and amassed a large social following.
As an established actress who played a pivotal role in a long-running legal drama, Markle had gained legitimacy in the industry and was successfully expanding into digital lifestyle marketing through her blog.
On the other hand, social media users now seem to think that she has lost this status and that she does not indeed deserve to be invited to the Met Gala.
“Meg is in her decline,” says one commenter, while another adds: “She’s not a fashion icon so she doesn’t deserve an invite.”
Meghan Markle spotted on an Easter shopping trip in Montecito
Meghan Markle was spotted at a toy store in Montecito on April 1 ✨
She kept it effortlessly chic with Loro Piana shoes and an oversized khaki Zara parka. pic.twitter.com/nW3f8DiXxt
– HouseOfVanity (@HouseOfVanity88) April 3, 2026
While the internet continues to buzz over reports that she and Harry didn’t make the Met Gala guest list, Markle appears to be focusing on Easter preparations at home.
The mother of two was spotted on April 1 during a quiet stop at a family-owned toy store in Montecito, the California community where she and Harry are raising their children after stepping back from royal duties. According to PEOPLE, Markle picked up Magic Rabbit and Magic Castle Sea Monkeys playing cards while browsing the store.
