Fans of the royal couple took to social media to voice their astonishment at the editorial decision. One user on platform X questioned the absence, stating, "Meghan is missing from her pal editor Edward Enninful's final cover." Another commenter, responding to biographer Omid Scobie's tweet, jokingly asked if Meghan was too busy that day. The absence of Meghan on the cover left some social media users puzzled, with one asking, "This is beyond my understanding, where's Meghan?" Another individual speculated that Meghan may have been approached but did not appear on the cover due to personal reasons.
Meghan's previous collaboration with Vogue in September 2019, titled "Forces for Change," featured influential women such as actress Jane Fonda and former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on the front cover. The issue became the fastest-selling in Vogue's history, selling out in less than 10 days.
In the past, Enninful defended Meghan against criticism she faced when she joined the Royal Family, describing her as a "brave woman" and attributing some of the criticism to racism and the challenges of adapting to an institutional environment. He acknowledged that entering an institution like the Royal Family comes with a learning curve and expectations of understanding the rules.
Enninful, who has praised King Charles as a monarch capable of evolving with the times, announced last year that he would be stepping down from his role as editor-in-chief of British Vogue to take up a newly created position.
It remains unknown whether Meghan Markle was approached to appear on the final magazine cover or if there were other factors influencing her absence. The omission has sparked speculation and left royal fans curious about the reasons behind the editorial decision.
