Martha Stewart’s recent comments about meeting Meghan Markle at a California dinner have reportedly been challenged by the person who hosted the gathering.
Stewart, 85, discussed the dinner during a recent interview with People, explaining that she and Meghan, 45, were both guests at the same private event. According to Stewart, she only exchanged a few words with the Duchess of Sussex but believed Meghan was talking with others about her latest trip to Europe.
“I had dinner with Meghan Markle the other night,” Stewart said, describing the occasion as a dinner party in California.
Stewart explained that she did not personally have a lengthy conversation with Meghan. However, she said she understood that Meghan was discussing the recent European trip during the gathering.
That version of events has now reportedly been disputed by the dinner host.
The host told People that they were seated directly beside Meghan during the dinner and said Stewart’s description did not accurately reflect what Meghan discussed.
According to the host, Meghan did not go into detail about her European visit. Instead, she simply mentioned that her family had a great time in Europe.
The host reportedly emphasized that Meghan did not provide further details about the trip or turn the dinner into a discussion about her royal family connections.
The source also offered a more positive detail about the interaction between Meghan and Stewart, saying Meghan has admired Stewart for some time and was happy to have the opportunity to meet her.
The conflicting accounts have added another layer of interest to what might otherwise have been an ordinary celebrity dinner encounter.
Meghan and Prince Harry have recently remained in the spotlight following their reported reunion with King Charles. The meeting was particularly significant because it marked an opportunity for Charles to see his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in person after a lengthy period apart.
The reported gathering took place at Highgrove House, the King’s Gloucestershire residence, during the Sussexes’ recent time in the UK.
Stewart also used the interview to discuss Meghan’s television and lifestyle career. She questioned how naturally Meghan’s professional journey fits together, pointing to her earlier career as an actress, her time as a member of the British royal family and her later move into homemaking and lifestyle content.
Stewart has previously commented on Meghan’s lifestyle ambitions. While saying she does not know Meghan particularly well, Stewart has stressed the importance of being authentic and knowledgeable when presenting information about subjects such as cooking, homemaking and lifestyle.
The latest comments therefore appear to be less about a personal dispute between the two women and more about differing recollections of what was said during the California dinner.
For Meghan, the episode is another example of how even a private social gathering can attract public attention when a well-known figure later discusses the occasion.
The dinner host’s response also provides a different perspective on Stewart’s account, particularly regarding what Meghan actually said about her European trip.
With both women offering different impressions of the conversation, readers are left with two versions of the same dinner rather than a single undisputed account.
Key Takeaways
- Martha Stewart recently shared her version of a dinner where she met Meghan Markle in California.
- Stewart suggested Meghan was discussing her recent European royal visit with other guests.
- The dinner host has disputed that account, saying Meghan only mentioned that her family had enjoyed their time in Europe.
- The host also said Meghan has long admired Martha Stewart and was pleased to meet her.
- Stewart separately questioned Meghan’s transition from acting and royal life into television and homemaking content.
