Oprah’s star-studded party included the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Sharon Stone.
This followed the so-called Bafta Tea Party “snub” in January, where sources claimed the couple were “not welcome” at a glitzy BAFTA Tea Party because it would be a “PR disaster”.
However, a spokesman for BAFTA said at the time that the Sussexes’ attendance “was not discussed whatsoever”, adding: “The BAFTA Tea Party in LA is for those involved in this year’s film awards season, so film awards contenders and nominees.”
“Of course, the couple drawing back from these events could be of their own accord and may be signs they are trying to regain some control of their image, especially in light of recent criticism that they are trying to court the media while also criticising it,” notes James.
