What began as a routine celebrity social media post reportedly turned into behind-the-scenes stress for Meghan Markle. According to insider claims, the Duchess of Sussex was caught off guard by how calmly Kim Kardashian addressed the removal of party photos that briefly appeared online. While the images were quickly deleted, the public explanation, not the deletion itself, was said to have caused concern. Sources now allege that the situation sparked a flurry of private calls aimed at damage control.
Meghan Markle panicked when ‘she realized Kim wasn’t spinning the story,’ per source
Claims shared by Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice reveal Meghan Markle allegedly became anxious after Kim Kardashian publicly addressed why photos featuring Meghan and Prince Harry were removed from Kris Jenner’s birthday posts. One source said Meghan “panicked the moment she realized Kim wasn’t spinning the story.” They added that the straightforward explanation left little room for interpretation or narrative framing.
The photos in question were taken during Kris Jenner’s lavish 70th birthday celebration. A host of A-list guests attended the James Bond–themed event, including Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Adele, and Bill Gates. Meghan and Prince Harry reportedly stopped by after attending the Baby2Baby Gala nearby.
When the party images disappeared from Instagram, speculation quickly followed. Kim later addressed the situation on her sister Khloé Kardashian’s podcast, “Khloé In Wonder Land.” She explained that permission had initially been granted to post the photos. However, she said the team later reconsidered after realizing the posts coincided with Remembrance Day and decided it would be more respectful to remove them.
While Kim characterized the situation as simple, sources allege Meghan was unsettled by how casual the explanation sounded. One insider claimed Kim’s version made it appear as though Meghan hadn’t fully considered the optics beforehand. Another source alleged Meghan reached out directly to Kris Jenner to express frustration that the explanation didn’t feel “protective” of her public image.
Kim, for her part, leaned into humor, even suggesting the moment could have been turned into a tongue-in-cheek SKIMS campaign built around a playful post-and-delete. However, according to insiders, that lighthearted approach didn’t go over well with Meghan. “Kim leaned into honesty and humor,” one insider alleged. “Meghan wanted control.”
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
