Emia expressed her reasons for the rejection, stating that she does not want Meghan to exploit her brother's death for personal gain or to enhance her public image by mingling with Hollywood elites. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Emia firmly stated, "Megan Markle is not welcome here. She has nothing to do with my brother or his legacy. She is a fake and a phony who only cares about herself and her fame. She has no respect for my family or the British people. She is not a friend; she is an enemy."
Emia further mentioned her belief that Meghan's desire to attend Perry's funeral is motivated by her connection to Tyler Perry, the filmmaker who provided housing to Meghan and Harry upon their move to California in 2020. Tyler Perry also happens to be the godfather of Meghan and Harry's daughter, Lilibet.
Emia expressed her frustration, accusing Meghan of trying to use Tyler Perry as a means to gain access to her brother's funeral. She emphasized that Tyler Perry is not the same as Matthew Perry, describing Tyler as a generous and kind man who helped Meghan and Harry out of pity. In contrast, Matthew Perry was hailed as a genius and a legendary actor who brought joy and laughter to millions of people.
Emia asserted that she has the support of her family and Perry's friends in her decision to exclude Meghan from the funeral. She has already informed Perry's stepfather, Keith Morrison, who is listed as the informant on Perry's death certificate, about her wishes. Emia also reached out to Perry's friends and co-stars, requesting that they prevent Meghan from attending the service.
"Megan Markle is not wanted here. She is not a part of our family or our friends. She is an outsider who has no place in our lives. She should stay away from us and leave us alone. We don't need her drama and her lies. We need peace and love. We need to honor Matthew in his memory. He was a wonderful brother, son, friend, and actor. He deserves better than Megan Markle," Emia firmly stated.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has faced significant backlash from the public and media since she and Prince Harry decided to step back from their royal duties and relocate to the United States. She has been accused of being fame-hungry, manipulative, and self-centered, causing a divide within the royal family and betraying the British people. It appears that Meghan's challenges continue, as she now faces rejection from Perry's family in the midst of mourning the loss of the acclaimed actor.
