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Meghan Markle turns down invitation to appear at the Emmy Awards in Hollywood as a special guest

The Duchess of Sussex is ducking US TV’s most ­prestigious night — with sources claiming she's drawing 'a line in the sand' as she steps into life as a Royal

MEGHAN Markle has declined a special guest appearance at next month’s Emmy Awards.

The Duchess of Sussex, 37, is ducking US television’s most ­prestigious night — and the chance to bid a final Hollywood farewell to her acting career.

Meghan Markle has declined a special guest appearance at the Emmy Awards
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Meghan Markle has declined a special guest appearance at the Emmy AwardsCredit: AP:Associated Press

Bosses of TV network NBC were told this week that the former Suits actress had “politely turned down” their invitation to the 70th ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in LA.

Sources in LA said her decision was “a line in the sand” as she steps into life as a royal with Prince Harry.

One said: “We had hoped Meghan would attend as a way of saying goodbye to her Suits fans and colleagues.

“Show executives and NBC had offered Harry and her an invitation to celebrate with the biggest stars around, meet her showbiz friends and even present an honour.

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Prince Harry and Meghan were invited the Emmy Awards togetherCredit: PA:Press Association
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The Queen with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during a group photo at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards CeremonyCredit: PA:Press Association
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are giving the glitzy bash a missCredit: Reuters
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“But Meghan is not attending.” Meghan was on the Best Drama Supporting Ac­t­ress nominations ballot for Suits, but did not get one.

She announced that her acting career was over in her TV engagement interview with Harry last year.

Last night the US network refused to comment on the invitation. Kensington Palace also made no comment.

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