Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020, the couple has cultivated a glittering circle of celebrity friends, mingling with some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
Yet one superstar seems to have kept her distance: Taylor Swift.
Despite multiple invitations to Meghan’s podcasts, the pop icon reportedly declined, highlighting a lack of closeness between the singer and the estranged royals.
Harry Left in the Dark on Pop Feuds
The distance between Harry and Swift became clear during a recent episode of Hasan Minaj Doesn’t Know.
Minaj asked the Duke about the rumored feud between Taylor Swift and British singer Charli XCX, but Harry looked genuinely baffled.
“The what?… Oh no,” he replied, struggling to follow the so-called ‘diss track’ drama.
As the comedian explained the back-and-forth between the singers, Harry listened with wide-eyed amusement, clearly unfamiliar with the details.
The playful discussion highlighted just how little Harry is plugged into this corner of pop culture.
Meghan’s Podcast Invitations Snubbed
Sources suggest Meghan tried to feature Taylor on her now-defunct Confessions of a Female Founder podcast, aiming to spotlight female empowerment.
Despite sending personal invitations, Taylor reportedly declined both this and a previous podcast request for Archetypes, leaving Meghan without some of the world’s most high-profile guests, including Beyoncé and Hailey Bieber.
For Meghan, a self-proclaimed Swiftie who even attended Taylor’s Eras Tour in Los Angeles in 2023, the snub may have stung.
It contrasts sharply with the singer’s public warmth toward Prince William, Harry’s elder brother.
Taylor Swift and Prince William’s Enduring Friendship
Taylor has frequently interacted with William and Catherine.
During her London Eras Tour in 2024, she posed for a selfie with the Prince and his children, a moment celebrated on the Royal couple’s official X account.
The friendly relationship goes back even further—Taylor and William famously sang Livin’ On A Prayer with Jon Bon Jovi at a 2013 charity gala at Kensington Palace.
Taylor has repeatedly described William as “funny” and easygoing, while the Prince fondly recounted how he followed her lead onto the stage, laughing at his own impromptu performance.
The pair’s ongoing rapport shows a stark contrast to her absence from Meghan’s projects.
Royal Reactions to Swift’s Engagement
When Taylor announced her engagement to American football star Travis Kelce in August, both Prince William and Princess Catherine quickly liked the post on their official Instagram account.
Meghan also liked the announcement, but her distance from Taylor’s inner circle underscores the divide between the two Royal households.
What This Means for Celebrity-Royal Relations
As speculation grows about which stars might appear at Taylor and Travis’s wedding, it seems likely the Sussexes’ complicated relationship with the monarchy could influence invitations.
While Harry and Meghan continue to thrive in Hollywood, Taylor’s ongoing closeness with William and Catherine highlights where loyalties—and friendships—currently lie.