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It seems Meghan Markle's attempts to repair her fractured relationship with Victoria Beckham have been met with failure. Multiple sources report that the fashion designer has firmly rejected the Duchess of Sussex's overtures, making it clear she has no intention of being used to boost Meghan's celebrity image and business ventures.
Meghan had reportedly reached out to Victoria offering to prominently feature her fashion line and beauty brand on the upcoming Netflix cooking show she is developing. This was intended as an olive branch to restore the pair's once close friendship. However, Victoria was said to dismiss the proposal as nothing more than a transparent ploy for publicity and endorsement.
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"You just want me to endorse your failed Netflix cooking show," Victoria Beckham is said to have told Meghan in a scathing response. "I'm not interested in being used as a prop to boost your image or your business ventures. David and I have moved on and we have no intention of being dragged back into your drama."
The tensions between the two high-profile women have been simmering for years since Meghan and Prince Harry's controversial departure from the royal family. The Beckhams, who were once friends with the Sussexes, have since aligned themselves firmly with the Cambridges, much to Meghan's displeasure.
"Vic doesn't want Kate or William to think that they are supporting the Sussexes. They have a lot of time and sympathy for the Wales and that's never going to change," revealed a source close to the Beckhams. Victoria and David reportedly feel very uncomfortable with some of the criticisms Meghan and Harry have levied at the royal family.
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It's said the rift deepened further after Prince Harry allegedly accused David Beckham of leaking stories about the couple to the press in 2018. This accusation left Beckham furious and seemingly destroyed what was once a close friendship.
Meghan's latest move appears desperate as she struggles to rebuild her tarnished image and regain support from her former celebrity friend circle. However, Victoria's response shows every avenue Meghan tries leads to a dead end. The Beckhams' reluctance to engage with the Sussexes isn't surprising given their close ties to the Cambridges.
David Beckham has grown closer to Prince William over recent years and has a good relationship with Prince Charles too. He has openly expressed a desire for a knighthood, so both he and Victoria understand the importance of staying in the royal family's good graces - especially the future king and queen. In the eyes of the Beckhams, aligning with the Sussexes could jeopardize their bonds with the monarchy and hopes for greater royal recognition down the line.
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While Victoria may feel some sympathy for Meghan and the criticism she faces, the Beckhams have no real intention of rekindling their former friendship. Meghan's desperation to regain celebrity status and influence has been well-documented, with the Duchess reaching out to numerous past associates. However, Victoria's firm rejection serves as a reminder that Meghan's once formidable social capital has diminished significantly.
Victoria did thank Meghan for her generous invitation to Prince Harry's upcoming 40th birthday party next month. However, she merely connected Meghan with her PR team, which many saw as a polite brush off. The Beckhams are also yet to RSVP to the celebration, making their continued reluctance to engage clear.
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Every strategy Meghan employs to rebuild bridges appears to hit a dead end. With even her own close friend group now distancing themselves, it remains to be seen how much further her star has fallen since transitioning out of the royal family alongside Prince Harry. Victoria Beckham's rebuff of her overtures is surely another blow to the Duchess' ongoing efforts to regain her former A-list celebrity status and influence.
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