Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been hit with yet another embarrassing setback — and this time, it comes straight from the woman they once considered one of their most powerful allies: Oprah Winfrey.
Sources close to the Sussex circle claim the couple recently reached out to the media mogul with a bold request: a fully covered security detail and a private jet for their planned trip to Australia later this year. But instead of the warm support they allegedly expected, Oprah’s response was swift, blunt, and impossible to misinterpret:
“No.”
Insiders say the couple were “visibly taken aback,” believing Oprah — the same woman who gave them the globally televised interview that reshaped their public image — would continue offering support whenever needed. But according to one Hollywood executive familiar with the situation, Oprah has drawn a firm line.
“She’s distancing herself. Quietly, politely, but very clearly,” the source revealed. “Oprah doesn’t want to be pulled into their problems anymore.”
The alleged request comes at a time when the Sussexes are rumored to be facing mounting financial pressure, shrinking influence, and a string of underperforming media projects. Analysts say the couple’s attempt to lean on Oprah highlights a deeper issue:
their star power may be fading — and fast.
Another insider commented,
“They’re not the hot Hollywood commodity they were in 2021. Oprah knows this. Everyone knows this.”
Meanwhile, royal commentators across the UK say this latest development signals a major shift in the Sussexes’ standing among their powerful celebrity connections. Once surrounded by A-list supporters, the couple now appear increasingly isolated as former allies step back from association with ongoing controversy.
The reaction online has been predictably explosive. Social media has erupted with memes, commentary, and harsh jokes about the couple’s alleged request. “Imagine asking Oprah for a free jet,” one user posted. “Delusion level: royal edition.”
Others defended the couple, insisting they are being unfairly targeted — but even those voices admit the optics are less than ideal. “It’s not great,” one fan wrote. “This makes them look extremely dependent.”
The alleged incident also raises questions about the future of their Australia trip. Without Oprah’s backing — financial, logistical, or symbolic — experts say the Sussexes may struggle to organize the visit at the scale they had hoped for.
One royal watcher summed it up bluntly:
“If they were counting on Oprah to rescue the trip, they’d better start counting again.”
As the story spreads, the Palace continues to remain silent, refusing to comment on “private matters” involving the Duke and Duchess. But insiders insist staff behind the scenes are watching the situation unfold with intense interest — and perhaps a hint of disbelief.
For now, the message is clear:
Oprah is out. The Sussexes are on their own.
And the world is watching every second of the fallout.
