Harry and Meghan shared intimate details of their first meeting while filming their new docuseries, "Harry and Meghan." Their inaugural date took place at the prestigious Soho House on 76 Dean Street, known for its opulence and exclusivity. Soho House is a renowned social venue, often frequented by the rich, famous, and even royalty. Gaining entry requires a connection with someone affiliated with the organization.
Over the years, Soho House locations have hosted various notable figures, including the disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein. Prince Harry and Meghan, with Marcus Anderson's assistance, seemed poised to become some of the highest-ranking members in this exclusive circle. Marcus initially started as a waiter at Soho House at the age of 18 and has since climbed the ranks to become the Chief Membership Officer, as indicated in the 10th-anniversary post on the official Toronto Soho House website.
The Chief Membership Officer is responsible for deciding who gains entry to the club. However, it appears that this role doesn't extend to determining who gets featured at events hosted by Soho House. Recent rumors suggest that Marcus has distanced himself from Meghan, effectively excluding her from the Soho House Awards. This event is generously sponsored by Porsche and returned for its second consecutive year, expanding its reach to the United States in collaboration with the automaker.
The Soho House Awards aimed to celebrate influential creatives globally, highlighting emerging talent, established artists, and individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and communities. During the event, Soho House founder Nick Jones presented the Breakthrough Entrepreneur Award to Emma Watson and Alex Watson for their innovative sustainable gin brand, Renee. Surprisingly, Marcus Anderson was seen taking photographs with Emma and Alex Watson, marking a departure from his usual public appearances with Meghan.
The last time Marcus and Meghan appeared together in public was roughly six months ago, on May 16th. Insider sources had previously hinted at a strain in their relationship, which was evident during Meghan and Harry's recent trip to New York when they chose to stay at a different hotel instead of visiting Soho House.
This strain in their relationship is believed to be the reason why Meghan didn't attend this year's Soho House Awards event. Instead, Emma Watson graced the red carpet for the 2023 Soho House Awards in New York City. She wore a Bohemian-inspired cream dress from Maria Grazia Chiuri's 2023 Haute Couture collection, featuring a mesh top adorned with delicate pearls and opaline beads, paired with a long pleated skirt and chalk silk chiffon. She completed her look with nude suede pumps from Manolo Blahnik. Emma Watson attended the event with her brother, Alex Watson, who sported a navy suit and a black crew-neck t-shirt.
The Soho House Awards, sponsored by Porsche, were first introduced in 2022 to recognize and celebrate the creative endeavors of Soho House's members. The award categories included Best Entrepreneur, Best Philanthropist, Creator of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Breakthrough Actress, and Breakthrough Designer. This year, the awards underwent a nomination process change, allowing global Soho House members to nominate two winners per category. Award recipients received a coveted golden punt trophy and were featured in the autumn issue of Soho House's print magazine, available at Soho House locations worldwide.
It seems that Marcus Anderson's decision to exclude Meghan from the Soho House Awards has raised eyebrows, leading to questions about the status of their relationship.
