Meghan Markle did not appear to receive an invite to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, a blow that surpasses her earlier setbacks with Netflix this year. The bride and groom instead showed support for Prince William, highlighting Meghan's waning influence among Hollywood's elite.
Netflix Partnership Ends
In March 2026, Netflix announced it would not renew Meghan's series, With Love, Meghan, for a third season, though her representative clarified it would return for one-off specials. Two months later, the streaming giant ended its partnership with her lifestyle brand, As Ever. A Netflix spokesperson stated, "We are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life. As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently." This has reportedly led to declining website traffic, slowing sales, and a potential $9.5 million shortfall.
Wedding Snub Stings
According to reports, Meghan had hoped to receive an invitation to what was dubbed "pop culture's royal wedding" between Swift and Kelce, but was allegedly left off the guest list. Over 1,000 guests attended the grand event at New York's Madison Square Garden, which was on a much larger scale than Meghan and Harry's 2018 wedding. In a further blow, Prince William joined Travis on his New Heights podcast on the same day as the wedding.
Meghan's absence may stem from Swift's long-standing friendship with William, while she has never appeared close to Meghan or Harry. Meghan had previously invited George and Amal Clooney to her wedding despite never meeting them, making the snub particularly disappointing.
Pattern of Failed Partnerships
This is not the first time Swift has declined Meghan's outreach. In 2023, a representative for Swift turned down Meghan's offer to appear on her Spotify podcast Archetypes, despite a personal letter from Meghan. Spotify later ended its multi-million dollar deal with the Sussexes after just one series.
Meghan's projects—her Netflix show, As Ever, and the Archetypes podcast—have relied heavily on celebrity endorsements. With brands distancing themselves and reports of a crumbling A-list inner circle, Meghan appears to be burning bridges. The wedding snub and support for William signal that Meghan is in a precarious position, urgently needing a rebrand.
