Media mogul and billionaire Oprah Winfrey has officially ended her association with former actress and former royal family member Meghan Markle, according to sources close to both individuals. Winfrey, who is preparing to celebrate her 70th birthday in January 2024, reportedly removed Meghan’s name from her exclusive guest list, marking the conclusion of their friendship. Winfrey and Meghan’s relationship began in 2018 when Meghan was engaged to Prince Harry, sixth in line to the British throne.
Winfrey not only attended their extravagant wedding at Windsor Castle, but also extended an invitation to her California home, where they settled after leaving royal duties in 2020. Additionally, Winfrey was granted an interview that made headlines with the couple in March 2021, during which they made surprising allegations of racism, neglect and mistreatment within the royal family.
However, it soon became apparent to Winfrey that Meghan was exploiting their relationship for personal gain and fame and that their friendship lacked authenticity. Winfrey was reportedly disappointed by Meghan’s apparent lack of gratitude, loyalty and honesty, feeling betrayed by her frequent leaks to the press and attempts to profit from their association.
Oprah initially thought Meghan was an intelligent, independent, strong woman with whom she shared common ground. She had hoped to guide her and help her navigate the challenges of being a mixed-race woman in the public eye. However, she came to perceive Meghan as manipulative, narcissistic and self-centered, primarily concerned with her own image and interests.
One of the main points of contention was Meghan’s involvement in the Netflix deal, which Oprah considered a breach of trust. Oprah had offered to produce a documentary series about Meghan’s charitable work, but Meghan opted for a lucrative deal with Netflix without informing Oprah. The move was seen as an attempt to compete with Oprah and undermine her status as a media powerhouse.
Another source revealed that Winfrey was fed up with Meghan’s ongoing drama and complaints, finding her ungrateful and disrespectful to the royal family, who initially welcomed her with open arms. Oprah, who shared a close friendship with Queen Elizabeth, was appalled by Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment, which she considered unfounded and exaggerated.
According to the sources, Oprah has had no communication with Meghan for several months and has no plans to invite her to her star-studded birthday party, which is expected to include guests such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. , Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, as well as Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. Oprah also unfollowed Meghan on social media and deleted all photos and videos of her from her accounts.
The future of their friendship remains uncertain, and it remains to be seen whether Oprah will reveal any truths about Meghan’s actions and secrets. However, one thing is clear: Oprah Winfrey has severed ties with Meghan Markle, and the consequences are set to be significant.
