Ora, a close friend of the event's founder, Prince Harry, asked the Invictus Games organizers to ensure that Meghan Markle does not attend her performance. This unusual condition, though seemingly embarrassing for Harry, was eventually approved.
In a video shared on social media by Invictus Games Nigeria and later reposted by the Invictus Games Foundation, Prince Harry marked the one-month countdown to the Games with a casual message. Standing before a bookshelf, the Duke of Sussex expressed his excitement for the forthcoming Invictus Games in Germany, pledging that the 2023 tournament would be the best yet.
However, behind the scenes, a peculiar drama was unfolding. Rita Ora, a renowned singer, has expressed her displeasure towards Meghan Markle due to a past feud. Ora's animosity reportedly stems from Meghan's alleged diva behavior. A celebrity friend of Ora revealed that the singer has harbored negative feelings towards Meghan for some time.
This rift became evident even before Meghan and Harry's wedding, when Rita Ora publicly mocked Meghan on a television show. The British singer openly expressed her admiration for Prince Harry, despite his relationship with Meghan Markle. On The Wendy Williams Show in December 2016, Ora questioned the authenticity of Harry and Meghan's relationship, suggesting that something didn't feel quite right between them. She even cast doubts on whether Meghan would eventually become the Duchess of Sussex. Ora's remarks were fueled by suspicions about Meghan's intentions and her alleged social climbing tendencies.
Despite these tensions, Rita Ora was recently announced as a performer for the Invictus Games closing ceremony. The Twitter page of the Invictus Games shared the exciting news, revealing that Ora's headlining show would take place at the iconic Merkur Spiel Arena on September 16th at 8pm. In a statement, Rita Ora expressed her pride and excitement to be part of the event, calling the Invictus Games a special sporting occasion that showcases the incredible perseverance and willpower of its competitors.
Rita Ora's friendship with Prince Harry dates back several years, with the pop star even attending Harry's wedding in 2018. In a 2019 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ora praised Harry as the 'cool, fun Prince.' However, she added that Meghan Markle seemed to have transformed him into someone with 'bad manners.' Ora noted that in their culture, Prince Harry had become untouchable, suggesting a shift in his behavior after his marriage to Meghan.
As preparations continue for the Invictus Games and Rita Ora's headline performance, the tension surrounding her request to exclude Meghan Markle from the event adds an unexpected layer to the unfolding drama.
