The Moment
Even at a James Bond–themed bash, the stealthiest move wasn’t 007—it was the mysterious vanishing of photos featuring Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with birthday queen Kris Jenner.
Here’s what happened: Kris and Kim Kardashian shared snaps from Kris’s star-studded 70th in Beverly Hills that included the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. A few hours later, those pics were gone from their feeds.
The party, reportedly hosted at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Beverly Hills estate, drew a guest list that read like a Mount Rushmore of pop culture. Meanwhile, that same night, Meghan and Harry were publicly photographed at the Baby2Baby Gala—no disappearing act there.
Why the delete? One U.S. celebrity weekly reported the Sussexes had asked not to be pictured inside the party. An event-side source pushed back elsewhere, saying there weren’t any consent forms at all. Translation: we have competing narratives and no on-record statement from any principal.
I’ve covered enough Hollywood house rules to know this: when photos vanish, it’s never just about lighting.
The Take
Let’s call this what it is: the new power play in celebrity America isn’t the head table or the dress code—it’s the photo policy. “No pics” is the modern velvet rope, and crossing it can turn allies into awkward acquaintances overnight.
The Sussexes are walking a narrow beam—royal-adjacent gravitas on one side, Hollywood access on the other. They champion causes, command attention, and also curate how they’re seen. Nothing wrong with boundaries. But boundaries work best when everyone in the room gets the memo—and can keep it.
On the flip side, the Kardashian-Jenner machine runs on controlled imagery. Deleting a photo is not casual; it’s a decision. If there was a miscommunication, the cleanup suggests someone felt out of bounds. If there was a request, the compliance signals respect, not drama.
My read? This is less a feud than an etiquette fumble at the highest tier of fame. Think of it like a wedding with a photobooth and a strict “no social” bride. You can dance, you can pose, but one overexcited upload and suddenly the planner’s calling for a do-over.
The internet will spin it as a power struggle, but the older, wiser take is simpler: protect your relationships, protect your brand, and try not to make your friends guess which matters more tonight.
Receipts
Kim kardashian & kris jenner deleted photos with prince harry and meghan markle from kris’s 70th birthday party. Originally, kris had posted a photo with the couple, while kim shared one with meghan. pic.twitter.com/6j90nxcT23
— 𝓕avs (@favspopculture) November 11, 2025
Confirmed
- Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted party photos that included Meghan and Harry; those images were later removed from their feeds, while other party photos remained. This was visible on their official Instagram accounts after the event (posts now unavailable).
- Meghan and Harry were publicly photographed at the Baby2Baby Gala the same night, as seen on the organization’s official channels.
Unverified/Reported
- A U.S. celebrity weekly reported the Sussexes requested that no inside-party photos be shared. No on-record confirmation from the Sussexes, the Kardashian-Jenner family, or the hosts.
- An event-side source said there were no consent forms at the party; this claim is also not on the record.
- Speculation that the deletion signals a rift is unconfirmed. No principals have issued statements describing a dispute.
Backstory (For Casual Readers)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, now operate like a hybrid public-figure brand: advocacy, media projects, and carefully managed appearances. The Kardashian-Jenner family, for their part, pioneered the art of controlling celebrity narrative through social media. When these two worlds intersect—especially at a high-wattage birthday thrown by business powerhouses—every image carries weight.
What’s Next
Watch for any on-record statements from representatives of the Sussexes or the Kardashian-Jenner camp clarifying whether a no-photo request was made. If anyone speaks, that will settle the etiquette question.
Also worth tracking: future joint appearances. If the next time they mingle we get a smiling group shot that stays up, consider the matter smoothed. If photos keep getting pulled, there’s a persistent boundary (or a persistent misunderstanding).
Finally, keep an eye on official project announcements. If Meghan and Harry’s upcoming commitments intersect with other A-list hosts from this party circle, we’ll see whether the behind-the-scenes relationships are as tidy as the public posts.
Sources
- Kris Jenner, official Instagram posts following her 70th birthday celebration (posts including the Sussexes later removed), observed Nov 10–11, 2025.
- Kim Kardashian, official Instagram posts from the same event (posts including the Sussexes later removed), observed Nov 10–11, 2025.
- Baby2Baby, official Instagram coverage of the 2025 gala showing Meghan and Harry in attendance, Nov 9–10, 2025.
- A U.S. celebrity weekly report stating the Sussexes requested no inside-party photos; no on-record confirmation, Nov 12–13, 2025.
Question for readers: If you were hosting, would you honor a guest’s no-photos rule even after you’d already shared the pictures—or is that line too late to draw?
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