Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Miss the 2024 Met Gala Amid Busy Schedules
The Met Gala, renowned for its high-profile guest list and extravagant fashion, did not feature Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this year. Despite ongoing speculation that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex might attend the glamorous event held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the couple was notably absent, told by Yahoo.
Historically, the British royal family has had limited representation at the Met Gala, with Princess Diana making a memorable appearance in 1995 in a striking navy Versace gown paired with a pearl and sapphire choker. Princess Beatrice also attended in 2018, donning a flowing purple gown. However, this year, even America’s most-watched royal transplants, Harry and Meghan, did not grace the event, confirming their non-attendance ahead of the gala.
This spring has been particularly busy for the Sussexes, which may explain their absence from the Met Gala. Meghan is currently preparing to launch her new business venture, American Riviera Orchard, with its inaugural product, strawberry jam, which she promoted by sending gift baskets to close friends. Additionally, the couple has been actively involved in developing new content for Netflix, including a cooking and entertaining show hosted by Meghan and a docuseries exploring the world of professional polo.
Their schedule has also included philanthropic efforts, such as attending a charity polo match in Florida to support Prince Harry’s Sentebale nonprofit. This engagement highlighted their ongoing commitment to charitable causes, a central aspect of their public life.
Moreover, Prince Harry has engagements lined up that reaffirm their continuous involvement in significant causes. He is set to attend a special event in London commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, an international sporting event he founded for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. His dedication to the Games was evident during his recent trip to Canada, where he and Meghan marked one year until the 2025 edition of the event. In his remarks, Harry expressed his admiration for the Invictus community, stating, “We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary, our 10th birthday this year, and the journey that we have all been on with Invictus, especially with competitors and their families, it continues, it always continues. But every single one of you inspire me and you inspire us every single day.”
The couple’s plans also include upcoming engagements in Nigeria, related to the Invictus Games, underscoring their commitment to their philanthropic endeavors and international relations. Thus, their absence at the Met Gala, while noted, aligns with their prioritization of their expansive humanitarian and entrepreneurial activities.