‘Real reason' Meghan Markle's ‘inseparable' friendship with Vogue editor imploded in feud over front cover
MEGHAN Markle dropped her former best pal Edward Enninful after a row over the cover of Vogue, sources claim.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, and the former magazine editor were once thick as thieves who bonded over mint tea and "philosophising".
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Meghan Markle dropped her former best pal Edward Enninful after a row over the cover of Vogue, sources claim
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The real reason Edward Enninful and the Duchess fell out has been revealed, sources claim
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Enninful and the duchess became friends when she guest edited the September 2019 edition
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The ex-Suits actress said the duo were "like-minded thinkers" after she helped edit an edition in 2019.
But the pair cut contact and their fall out has been shrouded in mystery.
As reported by the
Sources claim their fall out was over Enninful's plans to cover Meghan and Harry's charity work in a feature.
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He wanted to showcase the Duchess' keynote speech at the
But Conde Nast insiders allege it was axed suddenly.
A Conde Nast insider claimed: "The duchess and her team had high expectations and were expecting she might get a print cover or at least a digital cover out of it, but
"He already had a magazine cover in the bag for that month."
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"The whole process became very difficult. Edward could only promise her a big showy feature inside the magazine and online – but she turned it down."
After being told they wouldn't make the cover, sources claim Meghan asked to be on the special digital cover which would be available with the print edition.
Her request was refused, by Enninful, because he didn't think it would be "appropriate".
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The Duchess was so offended she walked away from the offer completely, leaving the former editor "furious".
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It is understood this was his breaking point and their friendship was fractured beyond repair.
Insiders also claim it hasn't gone unnoticed in the Sussex household how much more involvement Enninful has with the Royal Family.
Enninful is now a trustee for The King's Fund, King Charles's charity.
And, he hosted a glitzy New York event for The King's Trust earlier this month - and Meghan was definitely not on the list sources claim.
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This comes after fans claimed
The Duchess was noticeably absent from the impressive shoot, featuring 40 "of the most booked and blessed women on earth".
Meghan's friends including
Meg became close with Enninful while
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She left herself off the cover over fears she'd look 'boastful' and chose to instead focus on 15 women who 'break barriers'.
Enninful also previously stood by Harry and Meghan amid
The former Vogue editor was one of 15 Conde Nast employees who
Enniful was in "constant contact" with Meghan using WhatsApp as he watched the duchess's chat with Oprah, the
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A source close told the paper: "There were around 15 people on the Zoom, all top Conde Nast people.
"They felt it was important from an editorial perspective that they got together to watch it."
However, royal biographer Tom Bower previously claimed in his book Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War between the Windsors, that Meghan and Enninful feuded during the creation of Vogue's September 2019 issue.
Staff were described as being left in "silent exasperation" at Meghan and her demands.
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It claimed the duchess proposed poor ideas, and accused her of being difficult to approach with opposing suggestions.
Bower also wrote that Enninful and Meghan had a difference of opinion on how to market the edition - as the former actress wished to leak snippets online before its release, while the editor thought secrecy was best.
Meghan even asked if the magazine could hit the shelves in the US before the UK, according to the book, which ruffled feathers with head of communications, Sara Latham.
The Sussexes have been contacted for comment.
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Meghan Markle and beanie-wearing Prince Harry attend famous singer-songwriter's gig
By Owen Scott
MEGHAN Markle and a beanie-wearing Prince Harry have boasted about attending a hugely famous singer-songwriter's gig - and even left with a signed book.
The actress was pictured with
Meghan posted a picture with the singer which she captioned: "In my concert era. Thanks James!"
She included a snap of herself and Harry with James, alongside the singer's son Henry Taylor.
Harry wore a simple grey beanie, covering up his famous red hair, and an understated grey jacket.
In another picture, Meghan even revealed that she was given a signed book from the famous songster.
Entitled Sweet Baby James - which is also the title of one of the singer's hit albums - the book contains illustrated pop-up designs and sells for $25.
James is currently on tour in the
Meghan posted a picture from the crowd at his concert in Santa Barbara, California, on May 14 - one of the earliest dates on the tour.
The actress and her husband have made headlines in recent months, after rumours emerged which claimed they were
According to an insider, Nicola Peltz and her husband Brooklyn Beckham dined at the Sussex's home.
The source said: 'Harry and Meghan were very empathetic and very kind to them both.
'Harry was fully aware of the situation and offered Brooklyn his unwavering support as someone who has been through similar.'
Brooklyn had shunned all of
David is said to be
The Sussexes' dinner with Brooklyn and his wife took place at
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Enninful was said to be "furious" after the Duchess backed out of an issue in 2022
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Enninful's legendary final Vogue cover did not feature Meghan in 2024
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