Prince Harry Calls Oprah One of His ‘Fairy Godmothers’ as He and Meghan Markle Live It up With Hollywood’s Elite, Mingling With Stars Like Ellen DeGeneres and Jane Lynch. The Glamorous Party Comes Just Before the Grand Opening of a Bookstore, Launched by Their Close Friends in California— And It Turns Out, the Duke of Sussex Even Played a Part in Naming It!
Prince Harry has dubbed Oprah Winfrey one of his ‘fairy godmothers’ – as he and Meghan Markle partied to Chappell Roan and Carole King the night before speaking at a book store opening, the name of which was inspired by the Duke himself, in Summerland, near Montecito, this weekend.
The Sussexes enjoyed an evening with ‘friends and family’ of literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and cosmetics star Victoria Jackson on Friday, September 6, Town and Country Magazine has revealed – where they embraced old friend Oprah and brushed shoulders with A-listers including Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
The outlet reported that the royal couple arrived in a ‘darkened Range Rover’ and warmly greeted other guests at the venue.
After Jennifer and Victoria shared some brief words with their intimate audience, Meghan, 43 – who donned a chic Ralph Lauren top and matching white trousers – was heard hollering out a ‘Woo!’.
Photos from the event show a grinning and glamorous Duchess hugging the talkshow host that interviewed them for their bombshell 2021 broadcast.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry partied to Chappell Roan and Carole King the night before speaking at a book store opening – the name of which was inspired by the Duke himself – in Summerland, near Montecito, this weekend. Meghan pictured on Saturday
Other pictured from the evening show a delighted Harry and Meghan posing outside the bookstore with its founders.
Elsewhere, when asked for book recommendations, the Prince reportedly jokingly pointed to a copy of his memoir – Spare.
Victoria, who has been close to the royal couple since their arrival in California four years ago, said that ‘seeing them be able to come here and be in a safe space… it’s what we want it to be.’
She added: ‘Their support, and the light that it will shine on Godmothers, is pretty extraordinary.’
The outlet also revealed that Prince Harry, 39, played a part in curating the bookshop’s name, as he had, at his own book party in Beverley Hills, thanked Oprah, Victoria and Jennifer for being his ‘fairy godmothers’.
It is then perhaps no wonder that Spare is displayed proudly and boldly at the store – along with his wife’s children’s book, The Bench.
Oprah’s sensational interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – fresh off the heels of their resignations as senior royals – rocked The Firm when it aired in 2021.
It firmly cemented the infamous American talkshow host, 70 – who attended their wedding in 2018 – as an ally of the Sussexes amid their rift with King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
‘I support them 1,000 percent,’ she had said of the pair’s move away from the UK, and distancing from regal duties.
The Sussexes enjoyed an evening with ‘friends and family’ of literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh (left) and cosmetics star Victoria Jackson (right)
The outlet also revealed that Prince Harry, 39, played a part in curating the bookshop’s name, as he had, at his own book party in Beverley Hills, thanked Oprah, Victoria and Jennifer for being his ‘fairy godmothers’. Pictured, decor at the bookshop
Victoria, who has been close to the royal couple since their arrival in California four years ago, said that ‘seeing them be able to come here and be in a safe space… it’s what we want it to be.’ Harry and Meghan pictured in
However despite seeming to maintain warm relations – with the presenter even considering Harry and Meghan neighbours in Montecito – rumours over the years saw whispers that the couple were being ‘dropped like flies’ by Hollywood A-listers, Oprah included.
But a recent reunion between the Duchess and American TV legend suggested that all seems right as rain.
Jennifer also shared a personal joke with the Duke as she spoke about learning from people who are both younger and older than us, joking that ‘once he turns 40, she’s got to find new people in their 30s!’.
On the Saturday, Meghan looked typically chic while speaking at her close friend Oprah Winfrey’s book club session.
The Duchess of Sussex opted for a smart appearance as she attended the event at Godmothers bookstore.
Putting on an elegant display, the mother-of-two kept it simple in a sleeveless collared jumpsuit from Canadian-brand Club Monaco, which specialises in luxury casual clothing.
Harry and Meghan’s friendship appears to have been sparked when they extended their wedding invitation to Oprah to include the evening reception at Frogmore House, attended only by their closest relatives and pals
In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan fled the Royal Family and the UK to begin their new life in America. And a year later, some 50-million people around the world watched as, on March 7, 2021, the duo took part in an 85-minute tell-all interview with Oprah
She paired it with minimal accessories, including her £5,000 Cartier Love bangle, that she’s owned since at least 2017, her Logan Hollowell diamond tennis necklace and Princess Diana‘s £17,800 ($22,950) Cartier Tank Française watch.
Adding height to her smart look, Meghan sported her Jimmy Choo Etana 50mm sandals in tan and tortoise.
Town and Country Magazine revealed that Meghan thanked Jennifer and Victoria for ‘not just creating the space, but for holding the space for so many people to feel seen through the pages, either in laughter, in grief, in feeling less alone.’
However, much like her close friend Oprah, the Duchess had to leave the ‘incredible’ event early – because she had to ‘make dinner for the kids’.
Speaking about Godmothers on her Instagram, Jennifer said: ‘I just love it. People come in here and the phrase we hear over and over again is “I don’t know why but this makes me feel like crying.”
‘And that makes me feel like crying because I know why, because we’ve put so much love and intention into everything.
‘It’s like – you know when you just take a bite of pound cake and you’re like why is this so delicious. Oh it’s the butter? Well the butter is the love in this and it’s buttery and delicious.
‘And people are feeling that and they’re feeling like they’ve found a home away from home.’
