Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stirred up quite the shaken-not-stirred drama at Kris Jenner’s 007-themed 70th birthday bash.
Page Six reported that the Sussexes attended the glitzy event at Jeff Bezos’ $165 million Beverly Hills mansion, only to have their representatives reportedly request the scrubbing of Instagram photos featuring them, citing respect for Britain’s Remembrance Day and ongoing efforts to patch things up with the royal family.
The party, thrown by Kris Jenner’s six children—Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, Rob, Kylie, and Kendall—was a star-studded affair with a James Bond vibe that could rival any Hollywood blockbuster.
Guests like Beyoncé, Jay Z, Oprah Winfrey, and Bruno Mars (who performed) rubbed shoulders at this exclusive event, where privacy was supposed to be paramount.
The invitation, as shared on Cassandra Grey’s Substack, explicitly stated a no-phones policy with a check-in upon arrival to keep the evening under wraps.
Yet, somehow, snaps from inside made their way to social media—until Harry and Meghan’s team stepped in with a polite but firm request to take them down.
The reasoning? Respect for Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion honoring fallen soldiers, which Harry marked by wearing a red poppy at the event.
Additionally, there’s the delicate dance of reconciliation with the royal family, a process Meghan has been quietly supporting as Harry works to mend ties with King Charles III.
“They don’t want to piss off the royal family while they are trying to reconcile,” a source noted, hinting at the tightrope the Sussexes are walking.
That quote says it all—why risk a family feud over a few glamorous selfies when bridges are being rebuilt? It’s a pragmatic move, even if it smells a bit like image control over genuine sentiment.
Palace insiders, however, weren’t thrilled, with one commenting, “It truly shows that Harry is so far removed from the rest of the family.”
They added that the “pure ostentatiousness” of the event clashes with Prince William’s vision for the monarchy—a fair jab at the cultural chasm between Hollywood excess and British restraint.
Let’s be real: attending a bash with Snoop Dogg and Paris Hilton while the UK reflects on sacrifice does raise eyebrows, no matter how noble the poppy pin.
The Sussexes likely expected outside photos but may not have anticipated inside shots going viral, especially with the strict no-phone rule in place.
Still, in a world where privacy is a luxury, this incident underscores the tightrope walk between personal freedom and public duty—a balance conservatives know isn’t solved by progressive posturing but by honoring tradition and tact.
