The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was involved in a viral moment with Hollywood composer David Foster at a charity event last week, but insiders have clarified that it was not a snub—he simply did not see her.
Rare Joint Appearance
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a rare joint public appearance on Friday, August 7, at the David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration in Canada. On the red carpet, the couple posed warmly for photographers.
In footage that has since gone viral, Meghan extended her arms to greet David Foster as he approached, but he appeared to walk past her without acknowledgment. Meghan quickly composed herself and turned to her husband. The clip spread rapidly on social media, with many critics highlighting the encounter.
Insiders Dismiss Snub Claims
Sources close to the composer dismissed interpretations of a snub, insisting that David simply "did not see her." One insider told the Daily Mail, "He's always been a big fan of [Princess] Diana and he'd never snub either of them. It was a genuine moment where he didn't see them and nobody really thought much of it. It's nothing."
Another source maintained that the Hollywood figure was "so excited to see Harry and Meghan" as they are "longtime friends." They explained, "As host of the evening, David had a lot going on at the moment. David was doing interviews in that moment too. They had already said hi before that photo moment. There were lots of hugs and David introduced Harry & Meghan to his other family there."
Fashion Comparisons to Kate Middleton
Meghan's outfit for the occasion drew comparisons to Kate Middleton's style. She wore an off-the-shoulder black Greta Constantine gown with a striking one-sided cape detail. Royal enthusiasts noted similarities to a dress the Princess of Wales had worn at Wimbledon on July 14, an Emilia Wickstead green midi dress with a cape on her left side.
Social media users quickly shared their observations. One X user posted images of both royals, writing, "Of course [Meghan] had to wear a cape dress last night. I wonder why? !" Another commenter stated, "The Princess of Wales looks like she is wearing a dress with a cape. Markle looks like she's wrapped herself in bedsheets!"
