The Cold Shoulder: Meghan Markle MIA at Time Person of the Year Gala

Sam Jacobs, the new sheriff in town at Time Magazine as editor-in-chief, gave Meghan Markle a frosty reception at the esteemed Time Person of the Year gala.

The event, a star-studded affair in the Big Apple, honored the 2023 Person of the Year edition with Taylor Swift gracing the cover.

The gala was a who's who of celebrities, with luminaries from various fields in attendance, including entertainment moguls, sports stars, media powerhouse Lexie Tony, and Tony award-winning actor Alex New.

Even former Olympian Lindsey Vonn made an appearance.

However, one notable absence stood out – Meghan Markle.

The mystery deepens as it turns out that Meghan's father-in-law, King Charles, was among the nominees for Time Person of the Year.

Could Meghan's no-show be a subtle dig following Charles' recognition by the prestigious magazine?

It's a tale worthy of a soap opera plot twist.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, the reigning pop queen, clinched the title of Time's Person of the Year, thanks to her record-breaking world tour and high-profile romance with NFL star Travis Kelsey.

Sorry, Meghan, but you didn't make the cut for this exclusive gathering.

For those unfamiliar, Time's Person of the Year is an annual accolade bestowed upon the individual, group, or idea that had the most significant impact on the headlines, for better or for worse.

Past honorees include notable figures like U.S. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Merkel, Pope Francis, and Greta Thunberg.

However, Meghan Markle's name was notably absent from this year's guest list.

In a twist of fate, while Taylor Swift was noticeably absent from the gala, she opted to celebrate an early 34th birthday dinner with friends Miles Teller and Kel Sperry in the city.

Was this a deliberate snub?

The Meghan Markle saga continues as reports suggest that she was missing from the gala despite being a nominee in previous years.

Remember when Meghan and Harry splurged over a million dollars to secure a spot on Time's cover?

Those days seem to be a distant memory now.

The plot thickens with revelations that Sam Jacobs, Time's new editor-in-chief, reportedly banned Meghan earlier this month.

The reasons behind this sudden fall from grace remain shrouded in secrecy.

Could it be backlash from the magazine after Meghan exposed their cozy relationship in the past?

The enigma surrounding Meghan's absence deepens, leaving many questions unanswered.

In a surprising turn of events, Time unveiled the shortlist for its Person of the Year category, featuring influential figures and concepts of 2023.

Among the contenders were China's Xi Jinping, Hollywood's labor strikers, Taylor Swift, AI sensation Sam Altman, Barbie, King Charles III, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Notably, King Charles III made the cut, with some arguing he rightfully deserves the recognition.

Despite skeptics predicting failure, Charles has proven them wrong by championing environmental causes and aiding the disadvantaged, particularly ethnic minorities.

Unlike others, Charles has long been committed to supporting the disabled community, even before it became a trendy cause.

The Princess's Trust, founded by Charles, intervened to assist a student with broken legs in continuing her education when her high school was inaccessible back in the early 2000s, a time when Harry and Meghan were still navigating their royal roles.