There was a time when Meghan Markle and Edward Enninful were the picture of creative harmony.
Their bond, formed during Meghan’s headline-making guest editorship of British Vogue in 2019, was once described by her as the meeting of “like-minded thinkers” who enjoyed deep conversations over cups of mint tea.
Fast forward to today, and they’re no longer even on speaking terms.
So, what went wrong between the Duchess of Sussex and the former British Vogue editor? We
ll, it turns out the fallout had less to do with friendship—and everything to do with expectations, editorial decisions, and a disagreement that left lasting wounds.
The Glossy Feature That Never Happened
Back in 2022, Meghan was set to speak at the One Young World Summit in Manchester—a major moment for her post-royal profile.
Behind the scenes, there were big plans brewing: Vogue was reportedly preparing a lavish feature to spotlight Meghan and Prince Harry’s charitable efforts, complete with stunning photography and an in-depth video segment.
It was all supposed to coincide with her summit appearance.
But that coverage never saw the light of day.
According to insiders at Condé Nast, the feature was abruptly dropped.
Meghan and her team had anticipated a high-profile spotlight—ideally a cover story in Vogue’s print edition, or at the very least, a prominent digital cover.
But Enninful had already committed that month’s cover to someone else, and simply couldn’t offer what Meghan wanted.
“Just” a Feature Wasn’t Enough
Although Enninful tried to salvage the moment with an offer for a splashy feature inside the magazine and on its website, Meghan wasn’t satisfied.
She turned it down. From her team’s perspective, this was supposed to be a major media moment, but without the cover, it lost its weight.
What followed, according to sources, was a breakdown in communication.
The friendship that had once seemed so solid began to crumble.
Condé Nast executives were reportedly frustrated too, having invested time and resources into planning a high-production feature—complete with stylists, photographers, and video crews.
When Meghan’s team suggested a compromise—perhaps a digital-only cover that would accompany the print edition—Enninful declined again.
He allegedly didn’t believe it was the right fit. That was the final straw.
From Friends to Strangers
After Meghan’s team pulled out of the project entirely, things between her and Enninful were never the same.
Over the next few years, their once-close relationship quietly dissolved.
Adding to the rift, Enninful’s growing ties with the Royal Family likely didn’t help.
Although he had once publicly supported Meghan—especially during the tumultuous fallout from her Oprah interview—he seemed to shift more into the royal fold.
He even attended King Charles’s coronation in 2023 and now serves as a trustee for The King’s Fund.
Notably, he follows the King’s three charities on Instagram, but not Meghan or any of her initiatives. A subtle move, but telling.
No Invite for Meghan at Enninful’s Star-Studded Gala
Earlier this month, Enninful hosted a glamorous black-tie event in New York for The King’s Trust, at the elegant Casa Cipriani ballroom.
The guest list was packed with big names—Lionel Richie, Heidi Klum, Helena Christensen, Charlotte Tilbury—but Meghan was nowhere to be seen.
Despite her recent outings at Beyoncé and James Taylor concerts, sources say she was never invited to the gala.
One insider even claimed, “There is no way she was invited—that was Edward’s American celebrity alternative to the Met Gala.” If true, the message is loud and clear.
From Vogue Stars to Quiet Silence
It’s a stark contrast from where they started. Their 2019 collaboration on British Vogue’s “Forces for Change” issue was historic—it became the magazine’s fastest-selling edition in over a century, selling out in just ten days.
It featured inspirational women like Jacinda Ardern, Jane Fonda, and Gemma Chan on the cover, and marked a bold creative moment for both Meghan and Enninful.
Enninful had also spoken out in Meghan’s defense at the time, calling her “brave” and criticizing how harshly she was treated.
But he also acknowledged that understanding royal life comes with time and nuance.
Whether he would speak up for her again now, though, remains uncertain.
What Happens Next?
Neither Meghan nor Enninful have commented on the apparent falling out, and Condé Nast has remained tight-lipped as well.
But one thing is clear: the warm camaraderie that once existed between the Duchess and the fashion mogul seems to be firmly in the past.
In a world where alliances shift quickly—and public image is everything—this friendship may be one of those casualties we only hear whispers about behind the scenes.