The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is said to be shocked that Anna Wintour and the high-profile team running this year’s Met Gala left her off the A-list invite list. According to a new source, Markle, who is married to Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, claimed that while the former “Suits” star is bothered by the snub, she’s holding out hope that she can get her hands on a last-minute pair of tickets to the industry’s most luxurious ball of the year.
According to Soap Opera Spy, Markle is allegedly feeling down about being left off this year’s Met Gala invite list, which will include major celebrities, including Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé.
The outlet stated that Markle, who married into the Royal Family in 2018, was allegedly surprised to be overlooked, given that she and Wintour, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue, bonded in 2025.
A source said the pair spent time together in Paris and that Wintor appeared to have moved past their reported beef.
Consequently, Markle is finding it hard not to view being left off the list as a “deliberate snub.”
Source Says Meghan Markle Is Hoping To Secure An Invite To This Year’s Met Gala At The Last Minute
While it appears that Markle’s chances of making it inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art this year are slim, another source said that the mother of two isn’t giving up just yet.
“Meghan’s holding out for a last-minute change,” they claimed. “But the longer it goes on, the harder it is to ignore that yet again she and Harry have not been included in the cool crowd. It’s humiliating.”
Continuing, a third source added that the Hollywood crowd appears to be “over her,” claiming the actress-turned-royal “sucks the air out of every room and makes it about herself.”
Beyoncé Said To Have An Issue With Meghan Markle’s Attempts At Getting Cozy With Her
The sources’ claims that major celebrities want to keep space between themselves and Markle could be true, according to a previous report from The Blast.
In March 2026, a source close to the “Cowboy Carter” singer claimed that she was pulling back from Markle after publicly supporting her for years.
The insider explained that Queen Bey has allegedly noticed Markle attending certain events, apparently seeking proximity to her and her mega-famous family.
“Over the last few years there has been a noticeable pattern where Meghan has shown up at events tied to Beyoncé’s world – whether that is functions celebrating Tina Knowles or gatherings where mutual friends are involved. To many observers it has looked like a conscious and a bit of a desperate effort to position herself closer to that circle,” the source claimed.
Per the insider, Beyoncé has a natural instinct to pull back from someone once she feels a shift in their energy. “Beyoncé values relationships that evolve quietly over time, so any sign of pressure or strategic networking can make her more cautious,” they added.
Met Gala Drama Doesn’t End With Markle
Markle isn’t the only celebrity reportedly bothered by the Met Gala’s choice to exclude her from the massive fundraiser set for May 4th.
According to The Blast, Broadway star Billy Porter slammed the Met in a previous interview, claiming he hasn’t been invited to the star-studded event in years.
“I haven’t been invited back since 2019. That’s the only time I’ve ever gone, and the only time I’ve ever been invited, and I was invited by Ryan Murphy that year,” Porter, who starred in “Kinky Boots,” said.
“I’m just gonna throw that out there. I’m good. It’s all good, but the reality is, when people ask me, you need to know: I was not invited. And I don’t go to places where I’m not welcome,” he added.
LeBron James Withdrew From Last Year’s Met Gala After An Unfortunate Injury
Another report from The Blast detailed NBA star LeBron James’ unfortunate exit from last year’s event after suffering a knee injury during the playoff season.
The NBA champion was part of the host committee, acting as an official ambassador for the charity event.
While the Los Angeles Lakers star couldn’t make it, his wife, Savannah James, attended in his place.
“My beautiful powerful Queen will be there holding the castle down as she always has done,” James wrote online.
