Meghan Markle’s ‘A-list pals are dropping like flies’ as ‘circle getting smaller’

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘circle is getting smaller and smaller’ with their A-list pals ‘dropping like flies’, according to former royal butler Paul Burrell.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Image: Emmanuel Osodi/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Meghan Markle’s social circle appears to be dwindling, according to a former royal butler.

Paul Burrell has suggested that the ex-Suits actress is seeing her group of A-list friends thinning out, with some “dropping like flies”.

This revelation emerges as Meghan and Prince Harry were notably absent from what was dubbed the “social event of the year” Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster’s wedding. The event was graced by numerous celebrities, including Prince William.

Burrell, who once served Princess Diana, divulged to Closer!: “Harry and Meghan’s circle is getting smaller and smaller. I think the A-list stars are dropping like flies. Some already have done – Oprah no longer seems involved with them and some other celebrities have also dropped them.”

He continued: “Back in the day, the A-listers were riding on the moment – Harry and Meghan were the most popular couple in the country at one time, when they got married, but there’s since been a decline.”

Further, Burrell claimed that Americans are beginning to see the Sussexes more as a “side show”, with reports suggesting that high-profile couples like George and Amal Clooney, and Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, have declined recent invitations from them. This follows rumours that David and Victoria Beckham received a cold shoulder from Meghan.

Despite the swirling rumours, it’s believed that Meghan has cultivated a tight-knit circle of celebrity friends, including actresses, fashion designers, stylists, pilates buddies and polo players’ wives. When she unveiled her inaugural product from her American Riviera Orchard brand, the Duchess was met with an outpouring of support from numerous high-profile figures who promoted the product on their social media platforms.

Those lucky enough to receive the limited edition samples of her jam proudly displayed the petite jars, complete with handwritten labels showcasing the American Riviera Orchard logo and ‘Montecito’ inscribed beneath, as well as the unique numbering indicating which jar it is out of 50, suggesting the batch of jam is a boutique production run.