There was a time when Jessica Mulroney was more than just a close friend to Meghan Markle — she was her most trusted confidante, the “keeper of secrets” who knew about her romance with Prince Harry before the world did.
Jessica was the person Meghan called from Kensington Palace after Harry proposed, and her children even played starring roles in the royal wedding.
Fast forward seven years, and the picture could not be more different.
Jessica, once inseparable from the Duchess of Sussex, now finds herself firmly on the outside of Meghan’s world, cast adrift after a public controversy and years of distance.
A Friendship That Defined Meghan’s Early Royal Life
Jessica and Meghan met in Toronto while Meghan was filming Suits.
The stylist quickly became a constant in Meghan’s life — from holiday trips to quiet support during her early romance with Prince Harry.
At the 2018 royal wedding, Jessica’s twin boys carried Meghan’s veil, and her daughter Ivy joined Princess Charlotte as a bridesmaid.
For Meghan, Jessica was more than a stylist or friend.
She was someone she spoke about glowingly in interviews, describing her presence as one that could “stop a room.”
Their bond was so close that Meghan FaceTimed Jessica the night Harry popped the question.
The Rift That Changed Everything
But by 2020, everything changed. Jessica was caught up in a public fallout during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, following an online row with influencer Sasha Exeter.
Accusations of “white privilege” damaged Jessica’s image and cost her television work in both Canada and the U.S.
For Meghan, the controversy became the final straw. Reports suggested their relationship was already strained, with Meghan feeling that Jessica was using their friendship to further her own career.
Insiders claimed Meghan seized the moment to cut ties for good, leaving Jessica socially isolated and professionally sidelined.
Rumors of a Tell-All
This past week, whispers in the publishing world suggested Jessica might be preparing a tell-all book — with offers allegedly reaching over $1 million.
Such a project could cause serious unease for Meghan, given Jessica’s insider knowledge of her private life.
But Jessica herself has publicly shut down the idea. Speaking directly, she said: “Absolutely not.”
Despite her denial, people close to her insist she carries resentment, especially after her reputation was damaged and her career stalled.
Meghan’s Silence Speaks Volumes
Since the fallout, Meghan has kept her distance.
Jessica hasn’t appeared in Spare, Harry’s memoir, nor was she included in Meghan’s latest Netflix project With Love, Meghan.
Even more tellingly, the women don’t follow each other on social media anymore — a quiet but symbolic marker of their estrangement.
Jessica, meanwhile, has occasionally posted cryptic quotes on Instagram hinting at loneliness, loss, and betrayal.
While she once received birthday flowers from Meghan, those gestures faded as the years rolled on.
Life Beyond the Duchess
Away from Meghan, Jessica’s personal life has also faced challenges.
Over the summer, reports surfaced that she split from her husband Ben Mulroney after 16 years of marriage.
The pair, once one of Canada’s most recognizable couples, are said to have quietly grown apart.
Friends say Jessica appeared “sad but also relieved” when sharing the news.
Ben, son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, carved out a career as a longtime TV host with CTV and Canadian Idol.
Their marriage once seemed solid, with Jessica reminiscing about their youthful romance and shared family life.
But by 2023, cracks were showing, with missed anniversaries and increasingly separate public lives.
The Shadow of a Lost Friendship
What stings most for Jessica may not be the professional losses or even the marriage troubles — but the collapse of her once unshakable friendship with Meghan.
She was there during the secret dates, the royal proposal, and the wedding day itself.
To go from the Duchess’s inner circle to a silent figure left out of Meghan’s new world has been, by all accounts, a painful transition.
Even without a book deal or public revelations, Jessica’s story remains one of the most fascinating royal-adjacent sagas of recent years — a reminder that even the strongest friendships can falter under the weight of fame, politics, and public scrutiny.