Serena Williams Excludes Meghan Markle from Retirement Party Guest List, But Reaffirms Their Friendship

Serena Williams, the renowned tennis player, has recently confirmed her close bond with Meghan Markle in an interview with Vogue.

This interview comes in response to a controversial biography that claimed Williams denied having a friendship with Meghan prior to her marriage to Prince Harry.

In the interview, Williams also announced her plans to retire from professional tennis after this year's US Open, which is set to begin on August 29.

The connection between Williams and Meghan dates back to late 2016 when Meghan's relationship with Prince Harry was revealed to the public.

During a visit to Britain that same year, Meghan attended the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and watched Williams play.

The two celebrities have been associated with each other ever since.

Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, were even invited as guests to the royal wedding in 2018, held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Williams occupied a prominent seat during the ceremony, sitting alongside other high-profile friends of the bride, including Oprah Winfrey, while facing members of the royal family.

In a video released on Vogue's YouTube channel, accompanying her appearance on the September issue cover, Williams discussed 22 of her most memorable fashion moments.

Among them was the Versace dress she wore to Meghan and Harry's wedding.

This association between Meghan and Williams before the marriage caught the attention of biographer Tom Bauer, who explored their relationship in his critical biography titled “Revenge, Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors.”

The book, published in Britain last month, made several sensational claims, including Queen Elizabeth II expressing relief that Meghan would not be attending Prince Philip's funeral in 2021, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, joking about the potential ginger afro of Harry and Meghan's future children.

Buckingham Palace and representatives for Meghan and Harry have refrained from commenting on the book and its claims.

One significant claim made in Bauer's biography was that Williams denied being friends with Meghan, stating that they were merely acquaintances.

This statement allegedly occurred during an interaction with Vanity Fair journalist Sam Kashner in 2017, who was writing a profile on Meghan following the public revelation of her relationship with Harry.

According to Bauer, Kashner reached out to people recommended by Meghan as her friends, and Williams responded enigmatically, saying, “You've got to be who you are, Meghan.

You can't hide.”

In other news, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced criticism for their efforts to influence American perceptions through an intense campaign.

Royal expert Mr. Schiffer voiced this claim during an interview with the Daily Star.

He remarked that Harry and Meghan have strategically focused on winning the hearts and minds of young Americans, positioning themselves as advocates on issues that resonate with Gen Z and millennials.

Their aim is to assert their soft power in America and gain support from these demographics.

It appears that they have been planning their messaging for some time and are preparing to make a visit to the United States.

In conclusion, Serena Williams has clarified her friendship with Meghan Markle, countering claims made in a controversial biography.

While Williams excluded Meghan from her retirement party guest list, their bond remains intact.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan face scrutiny for their strategic campaign to win over the American population.