Meghan Markle's Red Carpet Moment Sparked Rumors Of A Rift — but Insiders Reveal The Full Picture
Sources close to Foster revealed that the Duchess' moves have been highly judged and there is no truth about an existing discord.
Meghan Markle dominated the headlines last week for an unintentional gesture that unleashed severe online trolling. The Duchess attended a charity gala hosted by her longtime friends Katharine McPhee and musician David Foster, alongside Prince Harry. During a group photo moment, Markle appeared to gesture toward Foster, seemingly guiding the positioning for the shot. Some observers online read the moment as Markle taking charge of the photo op, while others felt Foster's response came across as reserved, as he moved past her without a visible acknowledgment. The exchange quickly caught attention online, with some fans speculating there may have been tension between the two.
Sources close to Foster exclusively told The Daily Mail that the Duchess's moves have been heavily scrutinized and that there is no truth to any discord between the two. The source claimed that the noted musician "wanted Harry and Meghan," adding that the composer "genuinely just didn't see" Markle on the red carpet. "He's always been a big fan of Diana, and he'd never snub either of them," the source stated, referring to Harry's late mother, Princess Diana.
Again, the source clarified that Foster missed noticing the Sussexes: "It was a genuine moment where he didn't see them, and nobody really thought much of it. It's nothing." A second source seemed to confirm and back Foster by highlighting that the composer was merely busy performing his hosting duties. "As host of the evening, David had a lot going on at the moment. David was doing interviews in that moment too," the source said.
The second source further claimed that the Fosters and the Sussexes had already exchanged warm greetings before the misjudged red carpet moment and that the host had introduced them to his extended family. Thus, dismissing any kind of rivalry and misunderstanding. Body language expert Judy James said that Markle was in 'pose-alert' mode as Foster and McPhee arrived on the red carpet. She smiled at the legendary composer and gestured to join her in front of the camera. When Foster walked past without responding, Markle distracted herself by adjusting her dress. She appeared happy and relieved once everyone was positioned, but Princ Harry interrupted the arrangement by turning to chat. On cue, the Duchess acted to realign the situation by pulling her husband closer and laughing seemingly to dispel any notions of rebellion or poor manners on his part.
Prince Harry looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bow tie, while Markle co-ordinated with a black one-shouldered maxi gown designed by Greta Constantine. She complemented the simple style by wearing Princess Diana's diamond and sapphire earrings. The Sussexes were seated next to the Fosters, which clearly indicated that they were among the guests of honor.
