Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spotted together for the first time since the release of his bombshell memoir Spare last month – in celebration of the surprise vow renewal of their close friends and neighbors Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi.
Ellen’s wife Portia threw a star-studded birthday bash at their $70 million Montecito mansion last week to celebrate her 50th birthday.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen cheering and cheering after Kris Jenner officiated the renewals, surprising the former talk show host.
Harry and Meghan were on opposite ends of the group, which also included Brandi Carlile and other friends and family of the celebrity couple.
It’s the first time the pair have been spotted together since appearing at the RFK Ripple of Hope Awards in New York in December.
Ellen’s wife Portia threw a star-studded birthday bash at their $70 million Montecito mansion last week to celebrate her 50th birthday
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen cheering and cheering after Kris Jenner officiated the renewals, surprising the former talk show host
Meghan, 41, has kept an unusually low key compared to her husband, who embarked on a whirlwind publishing spree for his memoir, Spare.
Ellen, 65, looked stunned when Portia entered the room in a wedding dress – and called her wife the “greatest gift” for the surprise.
The couple have been married since 2008 and recently moved into the new Montecito mansion, which is a stone’s throw from Harry and Meghan’s $14 million home.
The Suits actress’ close relationship with Ellen is no secret – the former royal is appearing on the show in 2021.
She opened up about her life in California with Harry and their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, and took part in a frightening prank.
During her surprise appearance on the final season of Ellen’s talk show, the Duchess stepped out of the studio to prank a trio of salespeople.
It’s the first time the pair have been spotted together since appearing at the RFK Ripple of Hope Awards in New York in December
Meghan, 41, has kept a low profile compared to her husband, who embarked on a whirlwind publishing spree for his memoir, Spare
The ‘Suits’ actress’ close relationship with Ellen is no secret — the former royal is appearing on the show in 2021 pranking from a baby bottle
It meant she was forced to do and say whatever the talk show host told her through a hidden earpiece.
Meghan approached the first vendor and began inspecting the crystals at her stand before Ellen instructed her to hold onto her head and moan and moan.
As part of the prank, she was forced to drink from a baby bottle and meow like a cat in the toe curling prank.
It comes after Prince Harry was confirmed as a guest speaker at a “powerful two-day summit” for business leaders, with tickets priced at $995.
She opened up about her life in California with Harry and their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, and took part in a frightening prank
When Harry released his explosive memoir, which slammed his family and revealed he had killed 25 Taliban militants, Meghan was noticeably absent from promotions or interviews
He will attend the event in Nob Hill, San Francisco on March 7th and 8th in his role as Chief Impact Officer for BetterUp, which is hosting.
Dubbed “Uplift,” the summit was billed as an event where executives “can connect with industry icons, renowned researchers and world-class coaches to share experiences, ideas and inspiration they need to take their companies forward.”
Although the Duke of Sussex is not yet officially on the event’s agenda, it looks like he will be the event’s closing speaker.
Prince Harry, who had vowed not to cash in on his royal credentials, was named BetterUp’s chief impact officer in 2021.
Shortly after his appointment, it was made clear that he would have a say in “strategic” decisions and become a public face of the company.
Meghan Markle had reportedly expressed “gentle concerns” about Harry’s decision to release Spare and was concerned if it was the right move
Harry appeared on a variety of shows across the US, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote the book
In January, the Duke appeared on a slew of shows including 60 Minutes and Good Morning America, as well as The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to promote the book.
But after its release, the couple’s popularity on both sides of the Atlantic took a hit.
Harry’s wife Meghan Markle had reportedly expressed “gentle concerns” about Harry’s decision to release Spare and was concerned if it was the right move.
The 41-year-old is said to have expressed concerns that the book could cause a stir.
The royal couple are known for taking a united front, including during the inflammatory interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.
Harry was also in the audience of school children in New York as Meghan promoted her book The Bench.
But when Harry released his explosive memoir, which slammed his family and revealed he had killed 25 Taliban militants, Meghan was noticeably absent from promotions or interviews.
The royal couple are known for taking a united front, including during the inflammatory interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021
She allegedly stayed away because she would have been accused of “trying to steal the spotlight.”
She reportedly stayed away after being accused of “trying to steal the spotlight” – but even the “media savvy” Meghan may have expressed mild concerns about whether the book was the right move.
Meghan was also noticeably absent from Oprah Winfrey’s birthday party – although the pair were close friends and neighbors too.
Among the many A-listers in attendance were Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Rita Wilson, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, among others.
Spare became the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time on its release day earlier this month, topping sales charts around the world — including in the US, according to the publisher.
In it, Harry made explosive revelations and accusations about members of his family, most notably his brother Prince William, which rocked the House of Windsor.
It has also jeopardized the family’s chance of resolving their differences at Prince Charles III’s coronation later this year.
The Sussexes have had a steady presence in US media since moving to the country, starting with their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021
Prince Harry’s book, Spare, was released on January 10 and quickly became one of the best-selling non-fiction books of all time, but the impact of the Duke’s book appears to be still lingering
In the memoir, Prince Harry claimed his brother pushed him into a dog bowl during the heated row after he started dating Meghan, leaving him in “pieces”.
He claimed he could tell Prince William he wanted to hit him back, but he refused to do so. He added his brother later apologized.
He also revealed personal details, such as how he lost his virginity to an elderly woman in a field behind a pub.
In his new book, Harry claims members of the royal household are regularly briefed on the press, including for negative articles about Meghan.
Harry has been criticized for sharing private conversations in the book and intimate details about his family members.
However, the prince claimed there are many other details he doesn’t want to reveal because “I just don’t want the world to know,” adding that his family would “never forgive” him if he did .
Harry has since urged his family members to speak to him and apologize to Meghan, although it’s not clear for what.