Recently, Chris Jenner and Chrissy Teegan celebrated receiving American Riviera Orchard strawberry jam from Meghan Markle. However, former Royal Butler Paul Burrell claims that many celebrities are distancing themselves from the Sussexes.
In an interview with Closer magazine, Burrell mentioned that Harry and Meghan's circle in the US is shrinking. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, who once attended their wedding in 2018 and interviewed them in 2021, are reportedly no longer involved. Burrell also noted that high-profile wedding guests such as George and Amal Clooney, and David and Victoria Beckham, appear to be keeping their distance.
Earlier this month, journalist Tina Brown questioned the authenticity of these friendships in her 2022 book "Palace Papers," suggesting that these celebrities were more aspirational recruits than genuine friends of Meghan.
Burrell admitted that while Harry and Meghan were once immensely popular, their popularity has waned over time. He remarked that Americans were initially excited about their move to California, but now view them more as a sideshow than a main event.
David Beckham's recent appearance at the King's Foundation Awards in London and his ambassadorial role highlight his ongoing closeness to the royal family. In contrast, Harry and Meghan's recent semi-royal tour to Nigeria received positive media coverage, with supporters citing Meghan's endorsement by influencers like Teegan and Jenner, despite their own controversies.
In Montecito, Harry and Meghan have forged connections with wealthy neighbors, dubbed the "Montecito Mafia," although their relationships with residents like Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom remain unclear.
Despite their life in California, reports suggest that Prince Harry desires reconciliation with his family and a return to the UK. Royal commentator Tom Quinn noted that the honeymoon period of excitement in the United States is fading, emphasizing Harry's longing for his British friends and his former royal life.
Grant Haral, the King's former Butler, echoed similar sentiments, underscoring the challenge of moving countries without ties to one's homeland.
It's noteworthy that Prince Harry's recent visit to the UK in May did not include a meeting with his father, King Charles III, due to the King's busy schedule.
