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Taylor Swift Declines to Perform at King Charles’s Coronation, Sparking Controversy
Taylor Swift fans took to social media to express their frustration after claims were made by Omid Skopje, a cheerleader for Meghan and Harry, that Taylor had declined to perform at King Charles's coronation in May.
The highly anticipated event marked Charles's ascension to the throne and featured a star-studded concert with performances by renowned artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Lionel Richie, Take That, and Katy Perry.
According to Omid, Taylor was initially scheduled to be part of the lineup.
However, fans quickly raised doubts about her absence.
Fans pointed out that Taylor was in the midst of a global tour during that time, with one fan, Jack Hardwick, noting that she had a gig in Nashville on the same day as the coronation, May 6.
This led to questions about how Taylor could have possibly been in two places at once, casting doubt on Omid's claims.
Jack Hardwick, expressing his disbelief, said, “It would have been so embarrassing saying that my show got cancelled because of some guy.
She was literally playing a gig on the other side of the world.
What did you want Taylor Swift to do?
Time travel?”
Other fans echoed this sentiment, stating that Taylor Swift couldn't have participated in the event as she was already booked for her latest tour.
Some royal fans believe that Omid included the story in his book to divert attention from the fact that Taylor had turned down Meghan's invitation to appear on her Spotify podcast.
Despite Meghan's handwritten request, Taylor allegedly chose not to participate.
This decision may have been influenced by Taylor's historic reluctance to make strong political statements, while Meghan is known for her political involvement.
Additionally, Taylor has had past conflicts with streaming platforms, removing her music catalog from Spotify in 2014.
It is worth noting that Taylor has her own royal connections and friendships with Katy Perry, Cara Delevingne, and Karlie Kloss, who were all part of the royal event.
She also has connections with Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice in the UK.
In essence, Taylor's decision to decline Meghan's podcast and potentially not participate in the coronation concert could be attributed to various factors, including her busy touring schedule, political differences, past streaming conflicts, and her own royal connections.
Regardless of the reasons, it is evident that Taylor Swift's absence from the event sparked significant discussion and speculation, further fueling the ongoing narratives surrounding Meghan and Harry.
In other news, Iridescio's Roy book, “Endgame,” has faced a significant price reduction of 50% just one day after its release due to the royal discrimination controversy.
The hardcover version of the book, originally priced at £22, is now available for only £11 on Amazon.
This discount follows the author's denial of responsibility for a translation error in the Netherlands, which led to the book being pulled from shelves across the country.
The corrected translation is set to reappear in bookshops on December 8.
On Amazon, the book has been met with boycotts and numerous one-star ratings.
One reviewer, amidst the negative feedback, mentioned that the book does not reveal anything new and that many of the facts presented are already well-known to the public.
This sentiment reflects the belief that Omid and Meghan subscribe to the notion that any publicity is good publicity, as long as people are talking about you.
However, it is likely that Prince Harry feels uncomfortable with the situation, while Meghan may be less pleased if their story becomes a subject of mockery on shows like South Park and other adult animated programs.