A brief red-carpet moment involving Meghan Markle and music producer David Foster has sparked plenty of online speculation — but people close to the situation say it was not the deliberate snub it appeared to be.
Prince Harry and Meghan attended the David Foster Foundation’s 40th anniversary gala in Victoria, Canada, where footage showed Meghan appearing to extend her hand as Foster walked past her while cameras were rolling. The moment quickly went viral, with some social media users interpreting it as an intentional rejection.
However, a source close to Foster reportedly said the moment was simply misunderstood. According to the explanation, Foster had already greeted Harry and Meghan earlier and was busy handling several responsibilities during the event, including interviews and hosting duties. The source said he simply did not notice Meghan’s gesture at that particular moment.
Another source emphasized that Foster was actually happy to have Harry and Meghan at the charity event and described them as longtime friends. The source also pointed to Foster’s longstanding admiration for Princess Diana, saying he would not intentionally snub either of them.
The moment nevertheless became another example of how closely every interaction involving the Sussexes is examined online.
While the footage may have looked awkward, the explanation from people close to Foster suggests there was no major falling-out behind the viral clip.
Sometimes a few seconds caught on camera can tell a very different story from what actually happened.