Meghan Markle Embroiled in Controversy as Rita Ora Exposes Host’s Treatment at Invictus Games

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry concluded the 2023 Invictus Games with a joyous celebration, but behind the scenes, tensions were brewing.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with the audience, enjoyed a mesmerizing performance by Rita Ora at the Merkesspiele Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany on Saturday, September 16th.

However, sources reveal that both Ora and another performer, Sam Ryder, were dissatisfied with the couple's handling of the event.

Despite their public smiles, Ora and Ryder refrained from posting any photos or mentions of Meghan and Harry on their social media accounts.

Only a single photo, published by a tabloid, captured the four of them together.

Ora's Instagram story featured one image related to the Invictus Games, but it lacked any reference to the royal couple.

Insiders confirm that the performers had a strong bond with the show's host, Hadnet Teffnei, who was allegedly mistreated by the Sussexes.

Hadnet Teffnei, a TV and radio presenter of Eritrean and German descent, has been in the industry for two decades.

She, too, chose not to acknowledge Meghan and Harry after the conclusion of the Games.

Instead, she posted a photo on her Instagram story, expressing gratitude to Ora and Ryder with a hidden thank you note.

There is evidence suggesting that Teffnei experienced bullying from the royal couple during the event.

During the closing ceremony, Meghan campaigned to present the Life Stories segment, only to be replaced by Teffnei.

On stage, Teffnei conducted a moving interview with Anna Zofia, the daughter of Ukrainian competitor Tara Pezovaika, who had been captured and released by Russian forces.

The audience applauded Teffnei's sensitive handling of the interview.

However, as she thanked Anna Zofia, Prince Harry abruptly rushed onto the stage and embraced her tightly.

Teffnei appeared startled but quickly recovered, remarking, “Look, oh my god, I was just about to introduce you.

But now that you're here…” She then introduced Harry, who smirked while Teffnei left the stage with Anna Zofia.

This unexpected interruption prevented Teffnei from formally introducing Harry as planned.

It is believed that Meghan wanted this honor for herself.

Harry's behavior, rushing onto the stage and neglecting to mention Teffnei by name, was deemed disrespectful.

Furthermore, observers noted that Harry's demeanor seemed aggressive, causing Teffnei to appear frightened.

Meghan, who was reportedly upset about not being the one to introduce Harry, encouraged his anger towards Teffnei.

The choice of Meghan's strapless turquoise dress, similar to Teffnei's outfit, was seen as an attempt to prove her own fashion superiority, which many found unconvincing.

The fallout from this incident, coupled with a series of fashion blunders and egocentric behavior throughout the Games, has sparked murmurs of discontent behind the scenes.

With each misstep, Meghan and Harry risk alienating more people.

The controversy surrounding their treatment of Hadnet Teffnei and the performers may have lasting repercussions for the couple's public image.