Allegedly, Elton John turned down the invitation after a private disagreement was disclosed in Harry's memoir, where Elton did not invite the couple to his Oprah Afterparty that raised $9 million for his AIDS Foundation. Taylor Swift, an immensely successful and influential artist, also reportedly declined her invitation to the summit. Swift was upset by Meghan's tweet using the US Senate hearing on ticket sales to promote the event. George Clooney, another friend of the Sussexes who attended their wedding, declined due to disappointment with the Netflix deal, considering it a betrayal of royal duties and a money grab. Clooney, a humanitarian and activist, deemed the summit self-gratifying and self-serving.
A singer, offended by Meghan's criticism of Kate Middleton during the Oprah Winfrey interview, also declined the invitation. Fans of the royal family praised Kate for her grace and poise, viewing Meghan as disrespectful and ungrateful. These refusals represent just a fraction of the celebrities shying away from the summit, leaving Meghan and Harry with a dwindling guest list and tarnished reputations in Hollywood.
Since relocating to California in 2020, the couple has struggled to establish themselves in the entertainment industry, facing public and media criticism. The Archewell Summit, intended to showcase their influence and vision, has turned into a nightmare, portraying the Sussexes as out of touch, hypocritical, and unpopular. With expectations of low ratings and poor reviews, the summit is perceived by many as a joke, undermining its credibility and significance.
