Thu Jan 30 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Sussexes Snub Oprah’s 71st Birthday, Sparking Speculation
**Los Angeles, CA –** Oprah Winfrey’s 71st birthday celebrations were somewhat overshadowed by the noticeable absence of well wishes from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Despite a close friendship forged after their explosive 2021 interview on Winfrey’s show, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex failed to publicly acknowledge the media mogul’s milestone birthday on social media.
Winfrey herself shared a reflective post on Instagram, expressing gratitude for her life and thanking fans for their birthday messages. However, neither Harry nor Meghan liked the post, nor did they issue any separate birthday greetings. This silence is particularly striking given the couple’s previously public displays of affection for Winfrey.
The omission comes just ahead of Harry and Meghan’s scheduled joint appearance at the Invictus Games opening ceremony in February 2025. While the reasons behind the apparent snub remain unclear, the lack of acknowledgement has generated speculation amongst royal watchers. Meghan’s recent return to social media in January 2025 only serves to heighten the intrigue surrounding the perceived slight.
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