Meghan Markle has been a media fixture since her high-profile marriage to Prince Harry. She has experienced numerous circumstances and obstacles in the public glare. Meghan has received both positive and negative media coverage, with some applauding her for fighting for social causes and others criticizing her for assumed controversies and strained royal family relationships.
As a celebrity, her actions and opinions are closely watched and debated by media outlets and the general public. Among all of this, there have been celebrities who have both backed and attacked the ex-royal couple. So, who exactly is in Meghan Markle’s inner circle?
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What Is The Montecito Mafia? Who Is In It?
According to Daily Mail, “Meghan has a very close circle of friends who are very protective of her.” Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, photographer Misan Harriman, and former ‘Suits‘ co-stars Sarah Rafferty and Abigail Spencer are among the Sussexes’ restricted inner circle, called the “Montecito Mafia” by a Hollywood executive. Seems like Meghan Markle made a new batch of tight pals after falling out with the Beckhams.
Katy Perry, who performed at King Charles‘ coronation, and her boyfriend, actor Orlando Bloom also seem to be a part of this gang.
According to a source, Perry “has been travelling a lot,” making it “difficult to maintain a close friendship.” Ever since Perry performed at the King’s coronation she had maintained positive relationships with the couple, but the friendship kind of drifted away.
Meghan is now believed to be ‘extremely close’ to cosmetics tycoon Victoria Jackson, a close neighbour at the Sussexes’ £11.5 million Montecito, California, estate, whose husband Bill Guthy oversaw successful make-up ventures created by actress Jennifer Lopez and supermodel Cindy Crawford. The Duchess has also grown close to Ari Emanuel, the head of William Morris Endeavour, which signed Meghan in April. “Ari and his wife are part of Meghan’s new friendship group,” revealed a Hollywood agent.
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How Is Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Relationship With The Royals Now?
Ever since Harry and Meghan chose to separate from his family, they imagined they would leave the British royals. But the drama began when they allegedly disclosed confidential crown documents, infuriating everyone, particularly King Charles. All the countless attacks on the Royal Family has left everyone infuriated with the couple. King Charles is thought to be the sole senior member of the Royal Family in contact with Harry and Meghan.
According to a royal source, Kate is dissatisfied with Harry’s lack of interaction with the Royal Family. According to the insider, she blames Meghan for their rocky relationship. “Kate feels terrible that the royals and Harry are at this current impasse with so little contact between them,” the insider said. “She blames Meghan for it almost entirely and the longer it goes on the more it upsets and frustrates her”.
Since stepping down, Harry and Meghan have publicly attacked the Royal Family. They have made numerous disparaging comments on TV and in Harry’s memoirs, ‘Spare‘. All of this resulted in the couple having a bitter relationship with the Royals.
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