Meghan Markle was reportedly “banned” from appearing on the cover of British Vogue’s prestigious September 2022 issue after tensions arose between the Duchess of Sussex’s team and the magazine’s editorial leadership, according to multiple insiders.
Sources claim that the original plan was to feature Meghan in a prominent spotlight that would highlight her charitable work and global humanitarian initiatives. However, the collaboration was eventually scrapped due to what insiders describe as frustrations over excessive demands and micromanagement by her team.
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The situation reportedly caught the attention of Vogue’s U.S. Editor-in-Chief, Anna Wintour, who allegedly intervened after growing weary of the ongoing issues surrounding the shoot and editorial direction. “Anna heard about the situation and essentially banned her, saying, ‘That’s it. We are not doing this,’” a source told the Daily Mail.
The breakdown in the collaboration reportedly caused broader ripples in the fashion world, including tension between Meghan and then-British Vogue editor Edward Enninful. While neither party has spoken publicly about the incident, fashion insiders have long speculated that a fallout occurred, especially after Meghan was removed from the magazine’s plans entirely.
One insider close to the situation alleged that “Meghan was being difficult about the cover,” particularly when it came to creative control. Her team was said to have pushed for specific straplines and editorial framing that clashed with Vogue’s usual approach.
This behind-the-scenes friction ultimately led to the cancellation of the feature, with Vogue shifting directions and placing Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista on the cover instead.
The development came as a surprise to many, particularly given Meghan’s previous collaboration with British Vogue in 2019. During that project, she served as guest editor for the magazine’s “Forces for Change” issue, which celebrated female trailblazers and received widespread praise at the time.
The reported fallout marks a stark contrast to that earlier partnership and signals a growing caution within the fashion and media industries when dealing with high-profile figures who seek significant editorial control.
While Meghan continues to advocate for social issues through her Archewell Foundation and other platforms, this incident highlights the delicate balance between celebrity influence and editorial independence, especially when it comes to the most coveted issue in the fashion magazine calendar.
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