The Duke and Duchess of Sussex find themselves embroiled in an unexpected social media controversy following their appearance at Kris Jenner's star-studded 70th birthday celebration. What should have been a glamorous night out has turned into a public relations nightmare involving two of the world's most famous families.
The Instagram Disappearance
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were photographed among A-list guests at Kris Jenner's birthday extravaganza, rubbing shoulders with celebrities including Beyoncé, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Oprah Winfrey. However, the royal couple's presence quickly became the center of attention when their images mysteriously vanished from both Kris Jenner's and Kim Kardashian's Instagram accounts shortly after being posted.
Despite the swift removal, internet users had already captured screenshots of the controversial photos, ensuring the incident would not go unnoticed. The timing proved particularly awkward for the Sussexes, coming just as Prince Harry had made a separate high-profile visit to Toronto for Remembrance Day services.
The Consent Form Controversy
According to reports from Tom Sykes' The Royalist Substack, the photo removal stemmed from a supposed misunderstanding about consent forms. Sources close to the Sussexes claimed the couple had signed documentation specifically prohibiting the sharing of their images from the event.
However, the Kardashian-Jenner camp has vehemently denied this explanation. Family sources bluntly told The Royalist that "there were no consent forms" involved in the situation. When pressed for clarification, the Sussexes' team declined to provide any additional comment, leaving the truth of the matter uncertain.
Broader Questions About Truthfulness
This incident marks the second time in recent weeks that the Sussexes have faced questions about their public statements. Buckingham Palace aides reportedly expressed surprise about Prince Harry's Toronto visit, despite the Duke's team insisting that royal communications staff had been properly informed.
People magazine contradicted the Sussexes' version of events, reporting that the palace had no prior knowledge of Harry's Canadian appearance. These consecutive controversies have raised eyebrows about the couple's transparency and relationship with both royal protocols and celebrity circles.
The Kardashian family, known for their meticulous control over their public image through their reality show and social media presence, appear to have taken particular offense at the suggestion that their team made an administrative error. The situation highlights the complex intersection of royal protocol and modern celebrity culture that the Sussexes continue to navigate.
