Vogue Magazine Snubs Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Holiday Card, Puts Kate Middleton on the Cover

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have faced a tough year, and their attempt to spread some holiday cheer has been met with rejection and criticism.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently revealed their 2023 holiday card through their Archul Foundation newsletter.

The card featured a picture of the couple at the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Awards Gala in New York City.

However, unlike the previous year, this card did not include their children, Archie and Lilibet, which sparked speculation and criticism.

Fans were left wondering why the couple chose to exclude their children, who are rarely seen in public.

Some accused them of being self-centered and attention-seeking.

Others even mocked them for using an older photo from November instead of a more recent one.

However, the most surprising snub came from Vogue magazine.

They removed Harry and Meghan's holiday card from their website and replaced it with Kate Middleton on the front-page cover.

The Duchess of Cambridge graced the cover of Vogue's January 2023 issue, looking elegant in a red gown and tiara.

Vogue praised her as the epitome of grace, elegance, and style, highlighting her role as a pillar of strength for the royal family and the nation.

Many saw Vogue's decision to remove Harry and Meghan's card as a deliberate slight, especially considering the longstanding tensions between the former royals and the magazine.

In 2019, Meghan became the first guest editor of Vogue's September issue, featuring 15 women she admired.

However, the issue faced criticism for being overly political, preachy, and self-indulgent.

Some of the women Meghan chose, including activist Greta Thunberg and actress Jameela Jamil, were also controversial figures who had clashed with the royal family or the British public.

Vogue's editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful, a close friend of Meghan, defended the issue, calling it a bold endeavor.

He believed that Meghan was the most misunderstood woman in the world and had faced unfair treatment from the media and the public.

He hoped the issue would change the conversation and reveal her true self.

However, it seems that Vogue's readers did not share Enninful's admiration.

The issue reportedly sold less than half the expected number of copies, with only 120,000 copies sold compared to the average of 190,000 copies for a September issue.

This made it the worst-selling issue in the magazine's history.

Vogue's snub of Meghan Markle not only reflects their preference for Kate Middleton but also mirrors the public sentiment towards the Sussexes.

A recent poll by YouGov showed a significant decline in Harry and Meghan's popularity ratings in the UK, with only 27% of Britons having a positive opinion of Harry and 24% of Meghan.

In contrast, Kate Middleton enjoys a 76% approval rating, making her the most popular royal after the Queen.

Vogue's snub highlights that Meghan Markle continues to face challenges as she distances herself from the royal family, the media, and the public.

She has become a figure who is often criticized and ridiculed, showcasing the difficulties she encounters regardless of her efforts.