Anna Wintour Snubs Meghan’s Request for Vogue Cover in Christmas Issue

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, amidst a tumultuous year, faced rejection and criticism as their holiday card featuring a photo of the couple at the 2023 Invictus Games closing ceremony was met with mixed reactions.

In a bid to spread some holiday cheer, the couple unveiled the card through their Archwell Foundation newsletter.

The image showcased Meghan in a column gown from Cult Gaea adorned with turquoise floral cutout details, while Harry sported a tailored dark blue suit paired with a black button-down shirt.

Notably, their children were absent from the picture, sparking questions and ridicule from followers for choosing an earlier November photo over a more recent one.

However, the most surprising blow came from British Vogue magazine, which rejected Meghan's request for a slot on the cover of its Christmas issue.

A source close to Anna Wintour disclosed that Meghan had sought a spot for their Christmas card on the cover, even offering to pay the fee, but the demand was turned down.

Speculations suggest that featuring Meghan and Harry on the prestigious British Vogue cover could stir controversy and interfere with the delicate relationship between the magazine and the British royal family, especially amidst ongoing tensions with the Sussexes.

Meghan's history with Vogue dates back to 2019 when she became the first guest editor of the September issue, showcasing 15 women she admired.

However, the issue received backlash for being overly political and self-indulgent, with some of the chosen figures, including activist Greta Thunberg and actress Jameela Jamil, sparking controversy due to clashes with the royal family or the British public.

Despite the criticism, Edward Enninful, Vogue's editor-in-chief and a close friend of Meghan, defended the issue as a bold and commendable initiative.

As the year draws to a close, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield labeled 2023 as the worst professional year for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Despite a few commercial successes, Schofield remarked that the couple had faced significant setbacks in their business ventures.

The release of a Christmas video by the Sussexes was viewed as an attempt to divert attention from their perceived failures in 2023, as they aim to avoid carrying the label of “losers” into the new year.

While Prince Harry's memoir, “Spare,” broke records as the fastest-selling non-fiction book, and the Archibald Foundation received donations amounting to £950,000, a sharp decline from the previous year's £7.1 million, the couple still found themselves branded as the biggest losers of 2023 by The Hollywood Reporter.

Despite these challenges, Meghan and Harry continue to navigate the complexities of public perception and their evolving roles post-royalty, striving to carve out their own path amid ongoing scrutiny and criticism.