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Monumental Birthday Crash
Megan Markle's highly anticipated 46th birthday celebration took an unexpected turn as the Duchess of Sussex decided to cancel the extravagant party at the eleventh hour.
According to a recent report by New Idea, Megan had meticulously planned the lavish soirée for weeks, only to scrap all arrangements upon discovering that none of her high-profile guests had confirmed their attendance.
The guest list for Megan's birthday bash included renowned personalities such as Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and Ellen DeGeneres.
However, much to Megan's dismay, none of these A-list celebrities responded to her invitations, leaving the party devoid of star power.
This snub from prominent figures dealt a significant blow to Megan's birthday plans, resulting in the abrupt cancellation of the event.
Two years prior, on her 40th birthday, Megan had embarked on the “40 by 40” initiative, a project aimed at empowering women to re-enter the workforce.
Through a heartfelt Instagram post, Megan urged her followers and fellow celebrities to dedicate 40 minutes of their time to support this cause.
Despite her impassioned plea, The Sun revealed that the initiative failed to gain substantial traction, with only a limited number of public accounts sharing the post.
In a bid to garner support for the “40 by 40” project, Megan had called upon 40 influential women to pledge their time and mentor those in need.
She encouraged her fans to participate by sharing a designated Instagram post with the hashtags #40by40 and #compassioninaction as a birthday gift to her.
However, the response fell short of expectations, with a mere 217 public posts featuring the campaign hashtags within the first day of its launch.
Amidst the challenges faced by the “40 by 40” initiative, Megan found herself embroiled in another awkward situation when she was captured on camera kissing a blank computer screen in an attempt to portray herself as engaged in meaningful work.
This incident added to the string of setbacks experienced by the Duchess, including rumors of being dropped by Spotify and potential tensions with Netflix.
Notably, this was not the first time Megan had to cancel a significant event abruptly.
Sources close to the royal couple revealed that Megan had recently called off a lavish home party following the Spotify debacle and mounting media scrutiny.
Allegedly, Megan's lack of enthusiasm and concerns over losing another platform led to the last-minute cancellation of the Independence Day festivities planned at their residence.
The decision to cancel the birthday celebration and other events reflects the challenges faced by Megan and Prince Harry in navigating their post-royal life amidst constant media attention and speculations.
Despite their efforts to champion social causes and engage with influential figures, the couple continues to grapple with public scrutiny and setbacks in their endeavors.