Meghan Markle Reportedly Feels Snubbed After Taylor Swift’s Engagement Announcement, Sources Say

In a twist that has set the entertainment and tabloid world abuzz, reports suggest that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was left feeling blindsided and “rejected” following news of pop icon Taylor Swift’s engagement—and more significantly, her apparent decision to keep Meghan out of the loop.

According to royal commentators and unnamed insiders quoted in various media outlets, Meghan had been quietly nurturing a connection with Swift in recent years, viewing her as both a potential ally and a valuable guest for her media projects—including her now-canceled Spotify podcast, Archetypes.

Sources close to the Sussex camp claim that Meghan had reached out to Swift multiple times, hoping to establish a stronger friendship and, reportedly, invite her for a high-profile interview. However, Taylor Swift, known for being private and deliberate in her relationships, never publicly responded or appeared to reciprocate the effort.

Engagement Announcement Seen as a “Turning Point”

Tensions reportedly came to a head when news broke that Taylor Swift had become engaged to her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. The announcement, which dominated headlines worldwide, was accompanied by an outpouring of celebrity congratulations—but noticeably absent was any public interaction between Meghan and Swift.

“Meghan felt shut out,” one anonymous source told a U.K. gossip columnist. “She believed there was a mutual respect developing, and to see Taylor making big life announcements without so much as a heads-up felt like a snub.”

The source added that Meghan had hoped to align herself with powerful female figures in entertainment to reframe her public image following a series of setbacks—including the end of her Spotify deal and ongoing tensions with the royal family.

Emotional Fallout or Media Spin?

While some outlets have described Meghan as having “lost control” emotionally over the perceived rejection, others urge caution. Public relations experts note that narratives like these often rely on exaggerated language and unverified sources, particularly when involving two high-profile women.

“There’s a tendency in media to pit powerful women against each other,” said PR strategist Eleanor Watkins. “In reality, it’s possible that Meghan and Taylor simply aren’t as close as the press wants them to be. That’s not drama—it’s just life.”

A Broader Pattern?

Still, the speculation adds to a growing pattern of Meghan reportedly feeling excluded from elite Hollywood and entertainment circles, despite her royal title and media ventures. Some analysts believe that the Duchess’s attempts to reestablish herself in American pop culture have been met with polite hesitation, rather than open arms.

“This isn’t about Taylor Swift,” said cultural critic Dana Holloway. “It’s about Meghan Markle trying to find her footing in a very competitive, carefully curated celebrity world—one that doesn’t always respond well to royalty trying to blend in.”

What’s Next?

Neither Meghan Markle nor Taylor Swift have commented publicly on the rumors, and it’s unlikely they will. For now, the story remains another intriguing (and perhaps overstated) chapter in the ongoing scrutiny of Meghan’s post-royal life.