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Martha Stewart Claims Meghan Markle Gossiped About Royal Reunion

PUBLISHED Aug 7, 2026, 7:09 PM ET

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Center 81%

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Martha Stewart, 85, has made a surprising claim about a recent dinner she attended with Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Stewart detailed the encounter in an interview with People magazine, stating that Markle was discussing her recent visit to the royal family with other guests at the dinner party in California. "I didn't talk to her really more than to say a couple words, but I know she was talking about it," Stewart told People of Markle. The dinner took place after Markle had returned from the United Kingdom, where she, Prince Harry, and their two children met with King Charles and Queen Camilla. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's meeting with the King and Queen took place on July 10 at Highgrove House. This reunion was the first time the couple had seen the monarch in four years. King Charles, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, had last seen his grandchildren, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, in 2022 during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebration. However, the host of the dinner party has directly contradicted Stewart's account in a statement to Page Six. The host, who was seated next to Markle during the dinner, said Stewart's version of events is "simply untrue." "Meghan didn't talk about her European vacation other than to say the family had a great time," the host told Page Six. The host did not provide additional details about the evening. The duchess has not publicly commented on either Stewart's claim or the host's denial.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

· On July 10, 2026, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reunited with King Charles at Highgrove House.
· On July 10, 2026, King Charles met his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet for first time since 2022.
· In September 2025, Prince Harry met King Charles briefly at Clarence House without Meghan.
· In January 2023, Prince Harry published his memoir Spare, criticizing the royal family.
· In 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working members of the royal family.
· On August 5, 2026, People magazine published Martha Stewart's cover story with her dinner claim.
· On August 5, 2026, Stewart told People she attended a California dinner party with Meghan Markle.
· On August 5, 2026, Stewart claimed Meghan was "talking about" her recent trip to "the palace."
· On August 7, 2026, a source who hosted the dinner told People Stewart's account is "simply untrue."
· On August 7, 2026, the host source said Meghan only said the family had "a great time."
· On August 7, 2026, a source told the Mirror Stewart "must have been confused" about the conversation.
· On August 7, 2026, sources confirmed Stewart and Meghan did not sit together at the dinner.
· On August 7, 2026, the host source added Meghan "has always been a fan of Martha's."
· On August 7, 2026, Stewart also criticized Meghan's lifestyle career transition in the same interview.
· On August 7, 2026, multiple outlets including Daily Mail and NY Daily News reported the denial.
· No official statement from Meghan Markle's representatives has been issued.
· The duchess has not publicly commented on Stewart's claim or the denial.
· Stewart has not responded to the host source's contradiction of her account.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Generates significant social media engagement and entertainment news cycle.
Possible long-term US impact: Further polarizes public opinion on Meghan Markle's credibility.
Most affected groups: Royal family followers, entertainment media consumers, and lifestyle brand audiences.
Readers should prioritise: Verify claims across multiple sources and distinguish between confirmed and disputed statements.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 26
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 3
Neutral:: 21

Explain Framing

Left: Left-leaning coverage emphasizes Meghan's privacy and dismisses Stewart's claim as confusion. Center: Center coverage neutrally reports Stewart's claim and the host source's denial without taking sides. Right: Right-leaning coverage highlights Meghan's alleged indiscretion and questions her credibility.