The drama surrounding the missing photos from Kris Jenner’s lavish 70th birthday celebration has taken on a life of its own — and the Kardashian-Jenner clan is reportedly furious with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for demanding that the images be removed from social media.

According to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, tensions escalated when Meghan and Harry asked that several Instagram posts featuring them at the star-studded James Bond–themed party be taken down. “Kim is pissed off,” the insider claimed, adding that Kardashian felt the request made little sense given that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had already been photographed outside the venue earlier in the evening. The couple had also appeared publicly hours earlier at the high-profile Baby2Baby gala in West Hollywood, where they walked the carpet alongside celebrities including Meghan Trainor and Paris Hilton.

Photos posted by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner had shown the couple mingling comfortably with the family at the Beverly Hills event — until the sudden request for removal. Page Six reported that a representative for Harry and Meghan contacted the Kardashians to ask that the images be deleted “immediately” (Page Six).

Meanwhile, People magazine initially reported that the Sussexes had declined photo consent at the event, allegedly checking “no” on a form provided by the hosts. However, a separate insider told The New York Post that no such consent form was actually distributed to party attendees, leaving the motivation behind the deletion request even murkier.

Sources close to the Kardashians say the move has created new friction between Markle and some of Hollywood’s most influential power players. “Meghan’s made another Hollywood enemy,” one insider told the Daily Mail. “And unlike royals, Kardashians don’t forgive easily.” Another source suggested that alienating the Kardashians could be risky for the Sussexes, who “need Hollywood support now more than ever,” especially as they continue to rebuild their media ventures (Daily Mail).

A Question of Timing — and Optics

According to Page Six, Harry and Meghan reportedly asked for the photos to be taken down out of respect for Remembrance Day in the UK — a solemn holiday honoring fallen soldiers. Harry, a veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan, even wore a red poppy pin to Jenner’s party. Hours later, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and other senior royals attended official remembrance ceremonies in London.

“They don’t want to piss off the royal family while they are trying to reconcile,” a source explained. “They need the family. Meghan is aware of that” (Page Six).

The couple’s attendance at the glitzy event — hosted at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $175 million mansion — reportedly raised eyebrows in royal circles. A palace insider told Page Six that their appearance looked “tacky” given the timing, adding: “It truly shows that Harry is so far removed from the rest of the family. These people may be stars in America, but the pure ostentatiousness is at odds with what Prince William is trying to do with his life and the monarchy.”

A Guest List Packed With Power Players

Kris Jenner’s milestone birthday brought together an almost unbelievable array of A-list celebrities. Guests included Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Tyler Perry, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Justin Bieber, Martha Stewart, and members of the Hilton family. Industry outlets like Variety and The Hollywood Reporter noted that the guest list highlighted Jenner’s long-standing reputation as “one of the most connected women in Hollywood” (The Hollywood Reporter).

Markle and Harry arrived in matching black outfits and were photographed entering and leaving the party despite their apparent hesitations about social-media visibility. Footage from the night shows the Sussexes chatting warmly with Kris Jenner, Beyoncé, and Tina Knowles, according to images later shared by attendees.

Tension Between Worlds

Some royal correspondents have pointed out the contrast between Harry’s current Hollywood lifestyle and the more understated public role preferred by his brother Prince William. BBC News has previously reported that the brothers’ divergent priorities — with William focusing on duty and Harry expanding his celebrity-driven profile — have contributed to ongoing strain between them (BBC).

Meanwhile, The Guardian recently noted that the Sussexes are navigating a delicate moment as they attempt to rebuild their brand following the end of their Spotify deal and mixed reviews of their Netflix projects (The Guardian). Maintaining strong alliances in Hollywood could be crucial to their future work — making the conflict with the Kardashians particularly inconvenient.

As of now, representatives for Kardashian, Jenner, and the Sussexes have not responded to requests for comment on the controversy.