Uninvited: Meghan and Harry Blocked from Elton John’s Oscar-Viewing Dinner

The 32nd annual Elton John Oscar-viewing dinner and afterparty held in Los Angeles on Sunday saw a constellation of stars grace the red carpet.

This highly-anticipated event is dedicated to supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation's noble cause of reaching marginalized communities affected by AIDS.

This year, the hosting duties were bestowed upon Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris, and his husband David Burtka.

The evening promised a gala dinner, live telecast of the Oscars, and an engaging live auction.

Tiffany Haddish made headlines when she reportedly requested Elton John not to extend an invitation to Meghan and Harry for the exclusive soirée, taking the side of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Initially supportive of Meghan and Harry's decision to step back from royal duties, Tiffany later expressed disillusionment with their actions.

She criticized the couple for leveraging their royal status for financial gain through interviews, books, and Netflix projects, contrary to their pledge of financial independence.

Reports indicate that this exclusion from Elton John's prestigious bash is not a one-off incident for Meghan and Harry.

In fact, they were conspicuously absent from Sir Elton John's Oscars party in 2023 as well.

Royal expert Tom Bauer opined that this snub reflects the diminishing influence of the couple in the United States, branding them as ‘nobodies' in Hollywood circles.

Despite expectations of their attendance at various Academy Awards events, the couple remained notably absent, further underscoring their waning star power.

Meghan and Harry's public relations team offered a different narrative, stating that the couple deliberately avoided the Oscars to evade a potential encounter with Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart, nominated for her portrayal of Princess Diana in the film “Spencer.”

According to a source, Harry was reportedly disheartened by Stewart's depiction of his late mother and preferred not to cross paths with her at the awards ceremony.

While Meghan was keen on attending the Oscars to rekindle their Hollywood connections, Harry hesitated due to his discomfort with the situation.

With their absence from the Oscars, Meghan and Harry found themselves in the spotlight once again, with Meghan penning an article preemptively justifying their nonattendance.

Speculations abound regarding the reasons behind their decision, including health concerns, family obligations, and fatigue from recent public appearances.

The couple's exclusion from the Oscars raised questions about their relevance in the entertainment industry, with some branding them as unwelcome ‘grifters' whose presence is no longer sought after.

As the saga continues to unfold, Meghan and Harry navigate the shifting dynamics of their public image, facing both criticism and curiosity about their future endeavors in the limelight.

The repercussions of their choices resonate beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, underscoring the complexities of royal life in the modern era.

Whether this latest snub marks a turning point in their quest for independence remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the world watches with bated breath as the drama unfolds.