Famous British designer who is friends with Queen Camilla said he prefers Kate Middleton and wouldn’t work with Meghan Markle.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are being shut out by friends of the royal family, including designer Julien Macdonald, due to ongoing tensions.
Despite attempts to mend relationships, Prince Harry was turned down by Prince William and even banned from Windsor Castle.
Julien Macdonald prefers Kate and Queen Camilla over Meghan Markle, showing clear rejection towards the couple.
It seems Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are not only facing rejection from the Royal Family. For a while now, ever since King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis, people have been rooting for Prince Harry to reconcile with the rest of the royal family. The insistence only increased when Kate Middleton announced she was battling the disease as well.
Meghan Markle is angry the royal family hasn’t ostracized Prince Andrew despite the allegations against him.
However, not only have they not made any progress in making amends, they are now getting turned away from friends from the family. Julien Macdonald, a high-end British fashion designer who is very close to senior members of the royal family, was recently asked if he would work with Meghan Markle, and the answer was a definitive no.
Famous British Designer Wouldn’t Dress Meghan Markle
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been almost completely shut out from the family, and even when Prince Harry returned to the United Kingdom for a visit, there was no hope of reconciliation. The younger Prince was banned from staying at Windsor Castle during his visit, and King Charles politely refused to see him.
“In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not The Duke will meet with his father while in the U.K. this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full program,” a spokesperson from Prince Harry said in a statement to PEOPLE. “The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”
Markle seems to be making big moves with her brand even though it’s been called a scam by credible critics.
Reportedly, the Duke and Duchess reached out to Kensington Palace after his return to the US in an attempt to begin mending the relationship with Prince William, but once again, they were turned down.
However, the rejection they face apparently extends beyond the royal family. Julien Macdonald, a very important British fashion designer with close ties to Queen Camilla is also turning his back to them. When he was asked whether he would work with Meghan Markle, he was dismissive and said “No, I prefer Kate and Camilla.”
Julien Macdonald’s Friendship With Queen Camilla
It’s no wonder Julien Macdonald feels animosity towards the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as he has a close relationship with senior members of the royal family. Especially Queen Camilla.
In 2006, he was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by the late Queen Elizabeth II and remains a steadfast royalist. In 2018, his friendship with Queen Camilla began. At the time Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla attended Julien Macdonald’s fashion show in support of the National Osteoporosis Society, of which she is president, and a nice relationship bloomed.
Now, the designer is hoping to use his connection to get the opportunity to dress more members of the royal family. Despite snubbing Meghan Markle, he expressed his desire to work with Kate Middleton and hinted that his friendship with Queen Camilla might make it possible.
He also claimed that the Queen reaches out for fashion advice “every now and then” and values his opinion on her outfits.
“When I see her at different events, I always say, ‘You look really nice, Camilla’, and she’ll say, ‘Do you like it? Oh, I’m glad you approve,’” he commented proudly.
Julien Macdonald is obviously valued by the royal family, and while he might get to dress the future Queen, he has no interest in working with the Duchess of Sussex.
