Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, may be facing the cold shoulder from their high-profile neighbor Katy Perry. Despite the proximity of their Montecito homes, the royal pair are reportedly not on the guest list for Perry's upcoming nuptials to former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The much-anticipated wedding is set to take place at Perry's lavish California mansion later this summer.
The wedding is already being hailed as the social event of the season, promising a who's who of celebrity attendees. California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to officiate the outdoor ceremony, adding a layer of political glamour to the event. However, Harry and Meghan's chances of attending appear slim. According to a senior Hollywood insider, "Even though they only live down the road, Harry and Meghan should not expect an invitation in the mail."
"They have pretty much burned all their bridges with fellow well-known locals who feel - fairly or unfairly - that the Sussexes only want to socialize with anyone they believe can be of financial use to them." – Senior Hollywood Insider
Once upon a time, Harry and Meghan shared a budding friendship with Perry and her then-partner Orlando Bloom, enjoying neighborhood caroling and VIP invites to concerts. But those days seem to be behind them. The royal couple was notably absent from Perry's recent performance at LA's SoFi Stadium, where Trudeau was spotted among the crowd.
Other Hollywood elites, such as Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Steven Spielberg, reportedly keep their distance. Even Oprah Winfrey, who once shared a close bond with the Sussexes, has "quietly distanced herself," according to sources.
The distance between Harry, Meghan, and their celebrity neighbors seems to have widened since Trudeau moved into Perry's sprawling £11.2million estate. While the royal couple once enjoyed the perks of their A-list connections, their current standing in this exclusive enclave appears to be on shaky ground. As the summer wedding approaches, all eyes are on the guest list to see who makes the cut.