Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s viral “snub” moment took an unexpected turn with one key detail. The development follows claims that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were overlooked by David Foster. The couple was at the David Foster Foundation’s 40th-anniversary gala in Victoria, Canada, their first joint public appearance since returning from the UK.
Sources claim David Foster had already greeted Harry and Meghan before the filmed interaction
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s red-carpet return thrilled fans, though their return was soon overshadowed by controversy.
As reported by the Royal Observer, while the Sussexes smiled for photographers, the arrival of David Foster shifted the mood. The record producer approached the pair, and Markle appeared to remove her hand from her husband’s chest and reach out toward Foster to greet him. The Grammy winner, however, did not appear to be keen to engage.
Foster continued on without greeting the Duchess, leaving Markle’s hand hanging in the air. Katharine McPhee, Foster’s wife, quickly intervened, placing an arm around the Suits alum as both couples stopped for photos. Markle quickly moved past the moment, and moments later, all four were smiling for the cameras.
The video quickly went viral and divided the internet. While some viewers accused the 76-year-old composer of snubbing Meghan Markle in public, others came to the Duchess’ defense. But according to people close to the situation, the so-called “snub” was just a normal moment that got exaggerated on social media.
“He’s always been a big fan of Diana and he’d never snub either of them,” the source revealed to Daily Mail. “It was a genuine moment where he didn’t see them and nobody really thought much of it. It’s nothing.”
Another insider noted that David Foster had greeted them earlier. They added that in his role as host, he had “a lot going on at that moment” and was tied up with interviews.
The Sussexes have reportedly known Foster and McPhee for years. The American Idol star herself has described a close, almost father-and-son relationship between Prince Harry and the Canadian producer.
