Meghan and Harry Excluded from High-Profile Events as Another Invitation Goes Astray

Washington, D.C. witnessed a convergence of the worlds of sports, entertainment, medicine, food, and philanthropy on Saturday, as esteemed figures such as Serena and Venus Williams, Anthony Fauci, José Andrés, and Ava Duvernay were honored at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

However, amidst the celebrations, it seems that Meghan's close friends, Serena and Venus Williams, may have inadvertently overlooked extending an invitation to the royal couple.

This unfortunate incident adds to a growing list of prestigious events that Meghan and Harry have been excluded from, including the Academy Museum Gala, CFDA Awards, George and Amal Gala, and the Met Gala, just to name a few.

It appears that no notable event in the charitable fashion or entertainment world wishes to associate with them, despite the potential for high-profile coverage.

Before her marriage to Prince Harry, Meghan was a relatively unknown figure, a Z-list actress from Hollywood with no status or connections.

Royal fans have even questioned the authenticity of her friendship with Serena Williams, suggesting that it may be a facade.

Allegedly, Meghan and Serena first met in 2010 at a Super Bowl party and crossed paths again in February 2014 during a game of flag football at DirecTV's Celebrity Beach Bowl.

Their supposed bond was further showcased when they took a picture together at New York Fashion Week in 2016.

However, when Serena tied the knot with Alexis Ohanian in November 2017, Meghan and Harry were notably absent from the guest list.

In contrast, when it was the royal couple's turn to wed in 2018, Serena and Alexis were invited and attended, considering it the wedding of the decade.

In September 2019, Meghan made a two-day trip to New York to support Serena at the US Open Championship game.

This decision attracted criticism from the media, accusing her of being a neglectful mother for leaving her four-month-old baby behind.

Some even speculated that it was a calculated public relations move.

Others suggested that there may be superstitions surrounding tennis games, with attendees potentially influencing the outcome.

Ironically, Serena lost the match when Meghan was present but won the night before when she was absent.

A source revealed that Serena had expressed concerns to her coach about Meghan's attendance, as tennis players are known for their superstitions.

Notably, Serena experienced another loss when Meghan watched her play at Wimbledon.

Despite these setbacks, Serena's coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, continually emphasizes the importance of focus, aiming to secure her 24th Grand Slam title.

This incident occurred on September 6th, 2019, and Serena ultimately lost the match on September 9th, leading some to dub Meghan as a “jinx.”

During a recent podcast appearance, Meghan Markle discussed the alarming behavior of her medical staff, particularly one nurse who labeled her as insane.

Serena has faced numerous health challenges throughout the years, particularly related to blood clots.

Meghan shared that Serena experienced severe discomfort and shortness of breath after a cesarean section, causing her to lose sensation in her legs.

Shockingly, her nurse dismissed these symptoms, attributing them to the medication and suggesting that she was talking irrationally.

Eventually, Serena received the life-saving attention she desperately needed, but the delay in diagnosis was distressing.

Meghan emphasized the importance of being heard, highlighting the struggles faced by many women, especially women of color, where the stakes are incredibly high.