Royal insiders slam Meghan Markle and Prince Harry over Hollywood party appearance

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing renewed criticism from royal insiders following their attendance at birthday celebration in California, with sources describing the couple’s lifestyle choices as “tacky” and incompatible with the monarchy’s traditions.

According to Page Six, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended reality television personality Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday celebration in November 2025. The event was hosted by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, and drew several prominent Hollywood figures.

A palace source was quoted as saying, “It’s so tacky. It truly shows that Harry is so far removed from the rest of the family.” The insider added that the “pure ostentatiousness” of the event stood in stark contrast to the public-service-focused path being pursued by Prince William.

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Remembrance Day timing fuels backlash

The criticism intensified because the party coincided with Remembrance Day commemorations in the United Kingdom. The annual observance honours fallen soldiers, with members of the royal family traditionally participating in solemn ceremonies and wearing red poppies as a mark of respect.

Prince Harry, himself a military veteran, was photographed wearing a poppy while attending the celebration, a move that reportedly angered royal insiders. One source told NewsNation that the choice was “unconscionable,” adding that the day was meant to honour war heroes, not socialise at lavish events. Meghan Markle was also criticised for being seen without a poppy, which some royal watchers interpreted as a refusal to observe the occasion.

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Sources cited by Us Weekly said the episode has further strained Prince Harry’s relationship with his brother, with Prince William feeling increasingly burdened by royal duty. “Harry and Meghan are highlighting a life of fun and lightness while William’s is dominated by service,” one insider said.

Neither Meghan Markle nor Prince Harry has commented publicly on the reports.