The Emmy That Could Have Been, How Meghan Markle Passed on a Grand Opportunity for Her Love Prince Harry

Published 07/15/2023, 8:00 AM EDT

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Meghan Markle‘s captivating portrayal of Rachel Zane in Suits earned her widespread appeal and admiration. As the Emmy Nominations unfolded in 2018, fervent hopes arose among Suits fans, longing for Markle to claim the well-deserved award. The mere possibility of witnessing Markle and Prince Harry grace the red carpet together remained an elusive dream for devoted Suits enthusiasts. It added an aura of enchantment to their fandom.

In 2018, Meghan Markle’s affiliation with the royal family posed a barrier that prevented her from pursuing the Emmy Awards. Her unwavering love and commitment to her husband reached unparalleled heights during that period.

Love over stardom, Meghan Markle snubbed Emmy’s in 2018

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Within the realm of Suits fandom, there existed dedicated followers who eagerly anticipated Meghan Markle’s potential Emmy nominations. Simultaneously, fans of the royal couple recognized the hints indicating her commitment to her royal duties and unwavering support for her husband. The Duchess of Sussex chose such a path. As per The Sun, in a display of grace and loyalty, she graciously declined the invitation for an Emmy nomination in 2018.

After her marriage to Prince Harry and joining the royal family in 2017, the Suits star found herself transitioning away from the world of showbiz. In 2018, she received an invitation to attend the Emmy Awards alongside Prince Harry. She had also been nominated as an Outstanding Supporting Actress. However, Markle made the heartfelt decision to decline the award invitation. The Duchess prioritized her love for Prince Harry and her commitment to the royal family over the allure of stardom.

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There was a time when Markle herself snubbed the Emmys. Meanwhile, the recent nominations to Emmy Awards have no place for the royal couple’s docuseries.

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Since their departure from royal duties, the couple embarked on a whirlwind journey filled with ups and downs. Their endeavors to collaborate with media giants like Spotify and Netflix have taken center stage. While their Spotify deal faced setbacks, the news regarding their docuseries with Netflix also brought disappointment. Amidst the twists and turns of their post-royal lives, the Sussexes continue to navigate the challenging path they have chosen.

Following their departure from royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on a docuseries project that achieved some level of success. However, despite their efforts, the docuseries, Harry & Meghan, did not receive any Emmy nominations. This unfortunate turn of events adds to the ongoing streak of misfortune that followed the couple after the setback with their Spotify deal.

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Do you think Marle did the right thing while turning down the 2018 Emmy invite? Let us know in the comments below.

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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