After Kim Kardashian revealed the reason behind the deletion of photos from Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash featuring Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle faced renewed online ridicule. The reality TV star's candid account of what transpired behind the scenes drew swift attention from social media users, who noticed a notable omission: Kim did not refer to Meghan as "her friend." Instead, she claimed that the Duchess of Sussex was a close friend of her mother's, prompting a wave of trolling and mockery aimed at Meghan.
Appearing on Khloe Kardashian's podcast, Kim explained that the pictures were taken down after it was realized that the timing could appear insensitive given the backdrop of Remembrance Day. "Mom and Meghan have been friends for some years now, and they have a really sweet relationship," she said. "We're never ones to post without permission. We're not that kind of person. We were told it was totally cool to post, and then after it was posted, I think they realized it was Remembrance Day and didn't want to be seen at a party, even though it was already up."
The wording sparked a flurry of commentary on social media, with users suggesting that Kim had deliberately sought to distance herself from Meghan. One user mocked Meghan on Twitter, writing, "Kim also made sure to point out it is her mom's relationship with Meghan. LOL." Another added, "Notice how they specify that she is, or was, friends with Kris, and not them. They do not like her," per The Express.
The sentiment was echoed by many others, with some going so far as to suggest that Kim and Khloe did not regard Meghan Markle as their own friend. It's ironic, considering that Markle had referred to them as "all my girls with a K." The online discourse underscored the complex dynamics at play in the famous friendship triangle and the potential for even the slightest word choice to be interpreted as a slight.
