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It appears tensions are rising once again between the Sussexes and the royal family. Word has surfaced that Meghan Markle was left off the guest list for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Diana Award in New York this September, and sources say she is furious over the perceived snub.
The Diana Award was established in memory of Princess Diana to recognize young people who work to improve the lives of others. This year's award ceremony will take place during UN General Assembly week in September and will honor inspirational teens making a positive impact in their communities. As a passionate advocate for continuing Diana's legacy, Meghan was said to be excited by the prospect of attending the event and using the high-profile platform to spotlight her own philanthropic causes.
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However, it seems Prince Harry made the decision to cut his wife from the proceedings without consulting her first. When Harry broke the news that she would not be invited, Meghan reacted intensely according to insiders, lashing out at her husband in anger and accusing him of siding with the very royal institution she has been highly critical of in the past.
The tensions between Meghan and the royal family have been well-documented ever since she married into the fold. The duchess has often felt silenced, marginalized, and underappreciated by the stifling protocols of palace life. Things seemingly came to a head in 2019 when the couple was relegated to a minor role in the family's Christmas photo op, prompting their eventual step back as senior royals and permanent relocation overseas.
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Now, Meghan reportedly sees her exclusion from the Diana Award event as yet another brutal snub and clear message that the monarchy seeks to undermine her at every turn. She was counting on using the high-profile platform to spotlight her philanthropic causes and align herself more closely with her late mother-in-law's legacy. Without this opportunity, Meghan feels increasingly isolated and resentful of the perceived institutional conspiracy against her and her influence.
Royal experts note that the decision to bar Meghan is almost certainly a calculated move to protect both the legacy of Diana and the work of her namesake charity. With Meghan's controversial statements about the monarchy and her on-going feud playing out very publicly, she has become a polarizing figure the family may wish to distance themselves from. By inviting Harry but not his outspoken wife, they can ensure the focus remains solely on honoring extraordinary young people rather than any lingering royal drama or tensions.
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However, Meghan's ardent supporters see the exclusion as the latest attempt to silence and marginalize her. They argue she has always been passionate about continuing Diana's humanitarian mission, so to deny her a place at this event is a deliberate slight. In their view, the monarchy remains threatened by Meghan's popularity and global influence, and will go to great lengths to keep her out of the royal limelight and undermine her public platform.
The Diana Award charity has declined to confirm or comment on their specific guest list. But by announcing Harry's invitation alone, they have only added fuel to the fire of ongoing rumors about deeper family rifts. With relations already strained, Meghan's absence is bound to create further controversy and tension within royal circles. Unless both sides can find a way to remedy the situation and ease hostilities, it seems this latest perceived snub may only serve to push the Sussexes even further from the fold.
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The fallout remains to be seen, but what is clear is that old wounds die hard where this fractured family is concerned. And as Meghan continues her activist work on issues like women's rights and racial justice, tensions with the traditionalist monarchy seems unlikely to fade anytime soon without serious efforts toward reconciliation on both sides of this increasingly bitter rift.
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