Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Meghan Markle's Friendships Fractured: From Royal Ties to Cancel Culture

Jessica Mulroney and Meghan Markle in 2016. They were best friends but are no longer close after an online spat in 2020 related to Black Lives Matter

Meghan Markle's Friendships Exposed: Who Got Cut Off and Why

The Duchess of Sussex has had a tumultuous time with her friendships over the years, and it seems like some of them have bitten the dust for good. In this exclusive exposé, we'll take a closer look at the people who were once part of Meghan's inner circle but are now MIA.

Stassi Schroeder: From Superfan to Betrayed

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on stage at the One805 Live Concert held at movie star Kevin Costner's Santa Barbara estate over the weekend

Reality TV star Stassi Schroeder was one of Meghan's biggest supporters until she got left off the PR list for As Ever. This snub sent Stassi into a tailspin, and she publicly declared her disappointment on her podcast. "I literally defended her when no one else did," she ranted. "I think that she is stuck in 2017 and she just thinks I'm a lowly reality TV person." Ouch!

It's not hard to see why Stassi feels betrayed – after all, she was Meghan's biggest fan! The two had been close since they met at a hotel event in Turkey, and Stassi even shared her favorite hotspots with the Duchess when she was in London. But now, it seems like Meghan has moved on to greener pastures.

Jessica Mulroney: The Friend Who Got Cancelled

Jessica Mulroney was once Meghan's go-to confidante – or so we thought. After getting embroiled in a racism scandal with blogger Sasha Exeter, Jessica issued three public apologies but still managed to get cut off by Meghan. This shocking turn of events left many wondering what really went down between the two friends.

Jessica has denied rumors of a tell-all book about her time with Meghan, saying "Absolutely not" when asked if she was planning an autobiography. But insiders claim that Jessica has an axe to grind with the Duchess and might just spill some juicy secrets in the future.

Millie Mackintosh: The Friend Who Got Snubbed

Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh thought she had a close friendship with Meghan – but it turns out, she was just a distant acquaintance. After meeting at a hotel event in Turkey, the two bonded over their marital troubles (Meghan was going through a rough patch after her split from Trevor Engelson). But when Harry came onto the scene, Millie claims she sent Meghan a supportive message, only to get an "abrupt" response and never hear from her again.

It's clear that Meghan didn't have much time for friendship after meeting Prince Harry. And as we'll see in this article, she had even less patience with her other friends who got caught up in controversy or drama.

Priyanka Chopra: The Friendship That Fell Apart

Before Meghan met Harry, Priyanka Chopra was one of her closest friends – but now it seems like their friendship has fallen apart. Priyanka skipped Meghan's New York baby shower (reportedly due to work commitments) and didn't even attend Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry.

Insiders claim that the two friends had a falling out over Meghan not attending Priyanka's wedding to Nick Jonas, but we'll never know for sure what really happened. One thing is certain: their friendship has gone down in flames.

Violet von Westenholz: The Matchmaker Who Got Shut Out

Violet von Westenholz was the PR director who organized a publicity day for Ralph Lauren at Wimbledon – and she just so happened to meet Meghan there. After that, the two women became friends, with Violet even helping Meghan get in touch with Prince Harry (although they both deny being matchmakers).

But it seems like Meghan's friendship with Violet has cooled off significantly since those heady days of 2016. When asked about their relationship in an interview six years ago, Violet simply said "I'm just happy they're really happy" – which sounds like code for "we're not friends anymore".

The End of an Era: How Meghan's Friendships Fell Apart

Meghan Markle's friendships have been a hot topic of discussion over the past few years, and it seems like some of them are now nothing more than dust in the wind. From Stassi Schroeder to Jessica Mulroney, it's clear that Meghan doesn't tolerate drama or controversy – and if you get caught up in either, you're out.

As we take a closer look at the friendships that fell apart, one thing is certain: Meghan Markle has a reputation for being ruthless when it comes to her relationships. And with her tell-all book reportedly on the horizon, we can't wait to see what other juicy secrets she spills about her time in the spotlight.

Sources:

  • Insider 1 (TheScholarlyNote.com)
  • Insider 2 (TheScholarlyNote.com)