Pippa Middleton’s Wedding: Meghan Markle Uninvited due to Concerns
The highly anticipated wedding of Pippa Middleton in 2017 had one notable absence – Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex was reportedly uninvited from the ceremony after concerns were raised about her potentially overshadowing the bride on her big day.
Royal experts Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand revealed that Pippa and her mother Carole Middleton were worried about Meghan’s presence stealing the spotlight, especially as she had just started dating Prince Harry at the time. The couple had been keeping their relationship under wraps, but once it became public knowledge, the attention on them was intense.
In their book Finding Freedom, Omid and Carolyn detailed how Meghan had planned to attend the wedding and had even chosen her outfit, but ultimately decided to skip the event to avoid causing a media frenzy. A headline comparing Pippa and Meghan’s bottoms on the day of the wedding was cited as the final straw that led to Meghan’s absence.
Despite missing the ceremony, Meghan and Harry reportedly spent the day together, with Harry dropping Meghan off at a guest’s Airbnb before heading to the church alone. The couple later reunited for lunch and the evening celebrations at the Middleton’s house, although they were seated apart as per Pippa’s request.
The decision for Meghan to skip Pippa Middleton’s wedding showcased her willingness to prioritize the bride’s special day over her own potential media attention. The story of Meghan’s absence from the wedding continues to be a topic of interest among royal enthusiasts.
