Fans were excited to see photos of Prince Harry and Meghan attending Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party, but the images suddenly vanished. The former royals graced the star-studded event at billionaire Jeff Bezos’ lavish estate in California over the weekend. Harry sported a classy tuxedo, while Meghan looked stunning in a black fitted top and matching skirt, reportedly a custom Balenciaga ensemble.
This was the second notable gathering the couple attended that day, starting with the Baby2Baby gala in West Hollywood before heading to celebrate Jenner’s milestone birthday. They were captured entering the glamorous party, joined by other celebrities like Tyler Perry and Beyonce. However, Kris Jenner and her daughter Kim Kardashian shared photos including the royals on social media, only to swiftly remove them, causing confusion among royal enthusiasts.
At the earlier charity gala, which honored Meghan’s close friend Serena Williams, the couple was photographed beaming, and those images are still accessible. According to People magazine, the removal of the photos was attributed to a consent form the couple signed upon arrival at the party, indicating their preference not to have pictures of themselves published.
PR and communications expert, Mayah Riaz, explained to the Mirror that the disappearance of the images could be due to strategic decisions by either the Kardashians’ team or Harry and Meghan’s camp. Both parties are highly conscious of their public image and might have wanted to control how they were portrayed in the media.
A source mentioned in the Daily Mail claimed that Kim Kardashian was displeased by the alleged request from Harry and Meghan’s team to take down the photos. However, the expert clarified that the two events the couple attended were distinct in terms of public relations impact, with one enhancing their image and the other potentially inviting negative scrutiny.
The expert further elaborated that attending a charity gala like Baby2Baby aligns with the values of public service and philanthropy that Harry and Meghan advocate, contributing positively to their public image. The expert highlighted that the royals and their PR team are focused on managing their appearances to convey the desired narrative.
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