Behind the scenes, the mood was tense long before the evening began. Insiders claim that the King had initially considered inviting Harry, hoping to extend a small olive branch amid the continuing family rift. But according to those familiar with the situation, Prince William intervened, making it clear that the gathering was intended for those who still actively serve the Crown. “It wasn’t about cruelty,” one palace aide explained. “It was about respect 👇 | Updatesplug Buzz

2.4K views · 98 reactions | Our desserts - A behind the scenes look at the magic. Don't miss out on your chance to taste a little bit of this tomorrow at Flavours of the Palace! 13 April 2016 | 7:00pm - 11:00pm | AED 150* per person | +971 2 690 7999 | Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi | Facebook

36K views · 2.4K reactions | It’s almost here: behind the scenes with Creative Director @wesgordon as we prepare during our fittings at the Copacabana Palace Hotel for the upcoming Carolina Herrera Resort 2024 runway show, the first ever to be held outside of New York in beautiful Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Countdown with us - tune into our show on June 1st at 16:30 (GMT-3) to watch live. #herrerainrio #carolinaherreraresort24 Video by @bella_newman | Carolina Herrera | Facebook