Kardashian Deletes Meghan Photo: Bush Hager & Royal Control Debate
Jenna Bush Hager publicly questioned Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner's quiet deletion of Meghan Markle photos from Kris's 70th birthday. On TODAY, Bush Hager called the move ‘strange,' noting ‘people knew they were there.' Guest co-host Leslie Bibb dismissed the controversy as ‘so trivial,' while Bush Hager admitted personal indifference to photo approvals. The rapid disappearance of snaps showing Meghan with the Kardashians ignited widespread speculation.
Initial theories, advanced by Rachel Smith and DeuxMoi insiders, suggested Meghan's attire was the issue. Specifically, speculation pointed to Meghan not wearing a Remembrance poppy—a crucial U.K. symbol honoring fallen armed forces—unlike Prince Harry, who visibly sported one. This perceived inconsistency was widely suggested as the reason.
However, Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop offered a more direct explanation: Meghan and Prince Harry personally requested removal of ‘unapproved' photos. Sources indicated the couple was ‘polite but firm,' asserting nothing goes online without their explicit sign-off. This action underscores their consistent strategy to maintain stringent control over their public image and brand, with an insider emphasizing they ‘weren't about to let a Kardashian post ruin that.'
This demand reportedly caused friction within the Kardashian camp. Insiders revealed Kris Jenner's displeasure at being dictated to, particularly by royals from Montecito. The implication was that if Meghan and Harry prioritized such control, it might affect their standing on her guest list, hinting at a potential strain between the prominent families. Despite the drama, sources confirmed Meghan and Harry appeared cheerful.
The recent deletion of the photo highlights the intersection of celebrity influence and public perception within the realm of pop culture politics.
