The former husband of a close friend of Meghan Markle has shared an update on their relationship amidst rumors of a fallout. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, had a strong bond with stylist Jessica Mulroney during her time in Toronto filming the TV show Suits.

Jessica played a significant role in Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, with her children participating in the ceremony. She also joined the couple on their official visit to Australia. In a controversial Netflix series featuring Harry and Meghan, Meghan can be heard informing Jessica moments before Harry’s proposal.

Reports surfaced in 2020 of a rift between the two friends following a racism controversy that tarnished Jessica’s reputation in Toronto. However, Jessica’s ex-husband, Ben, hinted at the current status of Meghan and Jessica’s friendship during a podcast interview.

Ben refrained from speaking on Jessica’s behalf but mentioned that, to his knowledge, they are on good terms. Their split last year after 17 years of marriage was reportedly linked to Jessica’s alleged problematic behavior, which strained her relationship with Meghan.

Amidst the Black Lives Matter movement, lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter accused Jessica of threatening her professional connections after a dispute over a social media post. Jessica apologized publicly and acknowledged the impact of race on her personal experiences.

Sources indicated that the controversy provided Meghan with a reason to sever ties with Jessica, whom she allegedly felt was leveraging their friendship for professional gain. The fallout had been brewing for some time, with the racism issue being the tipping point, according to insiders.