Wales Excludes Sussexes from Royal Variety Performance Amidst Double Date with Swedish Royals

Prince William and Princess Catherine are set for a royal double date to attend a performance by Cher, as reported.

In contrast, Meghan and Harry have been excluded from the event.

The Prince and Princess of Wales disclosed their plans on Thursday to witness the Turn Back Time singer's show at the Royal Variety Performance on November 30th, accompanied by Swedish counterparts Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.

The Royal Variety Performance, an annual spectacle, is scheduled to take place at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall on November 30th.

Among the lineup will be Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson, creating a royal reunion for William and Kate alongside Victoria and Daniel.

Both William and Victoria, being heirs to their respective thrones, share a special bond that strengthens the close relationship between their two royal families and countries.

This yearly show serves as a fundraiser for the Royal Variety Charity, endorsed by the Queen, which aids numerous entertainers across the UK facing challenges such as old age, illness, or adversity.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been esteemed guests at the Variety show, with their last attendance dating back to November 2021.

The tradition of royal presence at this theatrical extravaganza commenced with King George V in 1921.

Following the performance, it is anticipated that Princess Kate, Prince William, and their Swedish counterparts will interact with some of the performers backstage.

This marks William and Kate's fifth appearance at the Royal Variety Performance, with their previous attendance in 2021 showcasing Princess Kate in an elegant green sequined Jenny Packham gown.

Last year, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh graced the event as royal guests.

During a tour of Sweden and Norway in 2018, when the Duchess of Cambridge was expecting Prince Louis, the Welsh and Swedish royal couples seemed to establish a harmonious connection, with Crown Princess Victoria and Kate displaying enthusiasm during joint engagements.

Both royal ladies share a common interest in their charitable work, with Victoria and Daniel founding a foundation post their marriage in 2010 to combat social isolation and promote children's well-being in Sweden.

While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry previously attended the glamorous Central London Theatre event in 2018, featuring exclusive performances marking Disney Theatrical's 100th anniversary, this year they are no longer eligible for royal engagements.

Richard Eden, in his Palace Confidential newsletter, suggests that Meghan's departure from Britain has led her away from a life in the limelight, where success is no longer within her control.

As the Princess of Wales dazzled in a vibrant scarlet cape coat while welcoming South Korean President Yoon Suk-gil during his state visit to Britain, Meghan found herself walking the red carpet in Los Angeles, according to Eden.

The contrast is stark, with Meghan now seen as just another celebrity seeking attention, rather than the revered figure she once was during her time as a working royal.

Eden reflects on the shift in fortunes for Meghan, noting how she would have joined Catherine at glamorous events like the opulent state banquet at Buckingham Palace, but now finds herself in a different realm, devoid of regal splendor.

The transition from being a sought-after royal to a celebrity vying for media coverage represents a significant change in Meghan's public image, signaling a departure from her previous royal responsibilities.