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A few seconds on a red carpet can create an entirely different story from what actually happened behind the scenes.
That appears to be the case with David Foster and Meghan Markle, after footage of the musician seemingly walking past the Duchess went viral and sparked speculation about an awkward exchange.
Meghan appeared to gesture toward Foster as he joined a group photo, only for him to move toward his wife, Katharine McPhee. Now, sources are explaining what happened behind the scenes and why the musician would never intentionally slight the Duchess.
David Foster’s Viral Moment With Meghan Markle Was Not A Snub
The viral clip made the interaction appear surprisingly uncomfortable. As David Foster approached the red carpet at the 40th anniversary of the David Foster Foundation last Friday, Meghan appeared to extend an arm toward him, seemingly inviting him and McPhee into the group photograph.
However, the musician continued walking toward McPhee, leaving Meghan to quickly pull her arm back before moving closer to Prince Harry.
The brief exchange immediately became a viral talking point. People close to Foster, however, insist there was no deliberate attempt to ignore Meghan. One source told the Daily Mail that Foster “genuinely just didn’t see” her.
“He’s always been a big fan of Diana and he’d never snub either of them,” the source said, referring to Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.
The insider characterized the moment as “a genuine moment where he didn’t see them and nobody really thought much of it. It’s nothing.”
That explanation is particularly significant because the awkward-looking clip did not represent Foster’s first interaction with the couple that evening.
Foster Was Already Excited To See Meghan
twoeyephotos/MEGAAnother insider revealed that David Foster was actually “so excited to see Harry and Meghan” at the event.
The musician has a longstanding friendship with the couple and lives near them in Montecito, California.
The source also pointed to the circumstances surrounding the viral moment. Foster was hosting the event and had multiple responsibilities to handle, meaning his attention was divided when he arrived on the red carpet.
“As host of the evening, David had a lot going on at the moment. David was doing interviews in that moment too,” the insider explained.
More importantly, they claimed that the 76-year-old had already spent time with Harry and Meghan before the cameras captured the exchange that went viral.
“They had already said hi before that photo moment. There were lots of hugs and David introduced Harry & Meghan to his other family there,” the source said.
David Foster’s Interaction With Meghan Markle Gets Body Language Breakdown
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGAWhile sources close to Foster have dismissed the idea of a snub, the footage itself has still invited closer examination.
Body language expert Judi James analyzed the exchange for the Daily Mail, focusing on Meghan’s movements after Foster appeared not to respond to her gesture.
James said the Duchess appeared to be in “pose-alert” as Foster and McPhee approached. She noted that Meghan smiled before extending her arm with her palm facing upward, which appeared to be an invitation for the couple to join the lineup.
After Foster moved past her, James observed Meghan lowering her head and beginning to adjust her dress. She interpreted the movement as an attempt to redirect attention from what could have been an uncomfortable moment.
“Meghan looks happy and slightly relieved when everyone has locked into her line-up and she returns to her professional mode,” James said.
James described Meghan’s movement as “an act of realignment,” suggesting she was helping restore the group’s positioning for the photograph.
Foster Emerges As A Trusted Figure In Prince Harry’s Life
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGADavid Foster’s relationship with the Sussexes has drawn attention because the Hollywood music producer appears to have become a trusted figure in Prince Harry’s life.
According to a report from The Blast, Foster had become a close friend and confidant to Harry, with the pair’s relationship described by Foster’s wife, McPhee, as being “like father and son.”
The relationship developed in part through McPhee, who attended the same Catholic middle school as Meghan and later reconnected with her in London.
Foster and Harry subsequently became close, with the music producer offering guidance and support as Harry adjusted to life outside the royal family. McPhee also spoke warmly about their bond, describing it as “really, really beautiful.”
David Foster Helped Harry And Meghan Find A Private Canadian Retreat
MEGAFoster’s role in the Sussexes’ lives was already more hands-on years before reports began describing him as a “father figure” to Harry.
In January 2020, the composer revealed that he had helped the couple find a private place to stay in Canada during their six-week break from royal duties.
Harry and Meghan were looking for somewhere secluded for their family, and Foster connected them with a friend who owned an eight-bedroom waterfront estate.
The property, located on Vancouver Island, included two beaches, an 11,416-square-foot main house and a 2,349-square-foot guest cottage.
Harry and Meghan were staying there with their young son Archie and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, as they spent the Christmas period away from Britain.
Foster said he was “honored” to help Meghan, explaining that his Canadian roots made the gesture particularly meaningful to him. “I felt honored that I was able to help Meghan there, because I’m a Canadian and we’re a Commonwealth country,” he told the Daily Mail.
The David Foster Would ‘Never Snub’ Meghan Markle Despite Awkward Viral Clip first appeared on The Blast
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