In a blow that royal watchers are calling “humiliating” and “impossible to spin,” Meghan Markle has reportedly been shut out of the Miss World 2025 lineup — a rejection insiders claim has left her “deeply embarrassed” and reeling.
According to multiple sources, the former Duchess of Sussex had been in talks to participate in a high-profile segment of the international beauty pageant, a move some speculated could mark a “glamorous rebrand” for Meghan on the global stage. But the plan reportedly collapsed behind the scenes after organizers expressed concerns about potential controversy, divisive public opinion, and what one insider bluntly called “brand risk.”
“They didn’t want the drama,” a pageant source told
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For Meghan, the snub is being seen by critics as the latest sign of her waning influence in the world’s most glamorous circles. Social media commentators have been quick to pounce, with one viral post reading, “If even Miss World doesn’t want the Meghan Markle brand, what’s left?”
Friends insist she’s “trying to take the high road” and remain focused on upcoming projects, but privately, sources say the rejection stings — not just for the lost spotlight, but for what it signals about her evolving public image.
“Meghan has always seen herself as someone who could bridge cultures and inspire on a global stage,” a close acquaintance revealed. “Being told ‘no’ in such a public, unmistakable way… it’s a hard pill to swallow.”
Whether the setback becomes a turning point or just another tabloid headline remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: in the high-stakes world of global influence, the crown always comes with competition.
