Why Kris Jenner-Kim Kardashian deleted Harry-Meghan pics from birthday bash
What's the story
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have reportedly deleted pictures of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Jenner's recent 70th birthday party. The couple attended the star-studded James Bond-themed bash at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Beverly Hills mansion. Initially, their presence was documented on Instagram by the hosts, quickly gaining a lot of traction.
Insider info
'Nothing goes online without their sign-off...'
A source told People that the couple was "furious" after learning their unapproved images were trending on social media. "Harry and Meghan were polite but firm - nothing goes online without their sign-off," the insider said, adding that the couple "built their brand on control, and they weren't about to let a Kardashian post ruin that."
Social media
Other guests at the party
Despite the removal of Harry and Markle's images, Jenner and Kardashian's Instagram posts from the party still feature other guests. The party was attended by several Hollywood A-listers, including Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Ciara, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z. According to the outlet, earlier in the day, the former royal couple also supported their close friend Serena Williams at the Baby2Baby Gala in West Hollywood.
Privacy measures
Markle and Harry are very particular about their privacy
Since moving to the US in 2020, Markle and Harry have been keen on maintaining their privacy. They carefully manage what Markle shares on Instagram and what they reveal in their Netflix projects like 2025's With Love, Meghan and 2022's Harry & Meghan. In April, California photographer Mark Karloff claimed that the pair even manipulated the paparazzi after their move by staging mock photo ops.
Royal reaction
Royal insiders call the couple 'tacky'
Royal insiders were reportedly appalled by Harry and Markle's appearance at the party. "It's so tacky," a palace source who works with the royal family told Page Six. "It truly shows that Harry is so far removed from the rest of the family." "These people may be stars in America, but the pure ostentatiousness is at odds with what Prince William is trying to do with his life and the monarchy."