Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been called ‘Hollywood nobodies’ by the royal author after they skipped Oscar parties

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been called ‘Hollywood nobodies’ by a royal author after apparently failing to attend Oscar parties.

The couple, who live in Montecito, Calif., were nowhere to be seen at the Sir Elton John’s AIDS Foundation’s 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, where Hollywood stars danced the night away.

Speaking on GB News, author and royal expert Tom Bower suggested the Duke and Duchess’ absence from the chosen event showed their influence in Hollywood was waning.

It’s unclear whether the couple declined an invitation to the event or were simply removed from the guest list.

Speaking on TV yesterday, Bower said: ‘They weren’t even invited to Elton John’s party at the Oscars. They really are nothing in Hollywood!.’

Sir Elton has been a constant support in Harry’s life, performing at his 2018 wedding to Meghan in Windsor.

Last year, the couple shared a personal message with Sir Elton John ahead of his farewell concert at Dodgers Stadium.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were featured in a compilation video showing stars paying tribute to Sir Elton ahead of the concert, which was streamed live on Disney+.

In the clip, which appears to have been filmed at the couple’s offices in Archewell, Prince Harry said:

“Thank you for being the friend you were to my mother. Thank you for being our friend, thank you for being the friend of our children.

The couple said “Hi Elton” before Meghan said, “We just wanted to congratulate you!”

“We are so proud of you and so grateful to have been able to see you on your farewell tour as well.”

Harry said: ‘Thank you for entertaining everyone for so many decades. Thank you for being the friend you were to my mother.

“Thank you for being our friend, thank you for being our children’s friend, and thank you for entertaining people around the world.

“Even though it’s officially your retirement, it won’t be your last gig and we know it. We love you and congratulations on your amazing career.

The clip ended with Meghan placing her head on Harry’s chest and blowing a kiss at the camera.

Famous musician Sir Elton was good friends with Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, and enjoyed a close relationship with the Duke after her death in 1997.

Sir Elton and his husband David Furnish were also among the many celebrity guests invited to attend Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May 2018.