British Singer Sydnie Christmas Shares Pinch Me Encounter With Prince Harry
British singer Sydnie Christmas has shared a pinch me encounter with Prince Harry after performing at the David Foster Foundation’s star-studded 40th anniversary gala, while notably leaving Meghan Markle out of her social media tribute.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the event on Friday to support their longtime friends David Foster and Katharine McPhee. The couple appeared to enjoy the glamorous evening, with Meghan later sharing highlights from the occasion on her personal social media account.
For Sydnie, however, meeting Harry appeared to become one of the biggest highlights of the night. The British singer, known for her performances including “Lean on You,” shared a warm tribute to the Duke following their interaction.
“An absolute pinch me moment,” Sydnie wrote. “Harry you are the most loveliest soul @sussexroyal.”
She continued by expressing her excitement about performing as part of the celebrations surrounding the foundation.
“Kick starting off the most amazing 3 days supporting @davidfoster and his unbelievable foundation @davidfosterfoundation can’t wait to get on that stage again tonight and spread love and hope,” she added.
Sydnie’s post quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments, with many followers reacting to her enthusiastic description of meeting Harry.
The singer’s decision to specifically praise Harry attracted additional attention because Meghan was not mentioned in the tribute. Instead, Sydnie tagged the Sussexes’ official former royal Instagram account, @sussexroyal, when addressing Harry.
The omission could be interpreted by some royal watchers as a subtle snub toward Meghan, although there is no indication that Sydnie intended her post to be disrespectful toward the Duchess.
Harry himself does not maintain an official personal social media account. The Sussexes previously used the @sussexroyal account while they were working members of the Royal Family, but it has remained inactive since their departure from royal duties.
Meghan has since developed her own social media presence, particularly through her lifestyle brand and personal posts. She has used the platform to share glimpses of her family life, work and appearances.
Interestingly, while Meghan was present at the gala alongside Harry, Sydnie’s public message focused entirely on her encounter with the Duke. The singer’s decision to tag @sussexroyal rather than Meghan’s personal account therefore stood out to some followers.
The interaction also highlights the continuing public fascination surrounding Harry. Despite stepping away from frontline royal duties in 2020 and relocating to the United States with Meghan, encounters with the Duke can still generate enthusiastic reactions.
Harry and Meghan attended the gala to support Foster and McPhee, who have maintained a longstanding friendship with the Sussexes. Their appearance allowed the couple to enjoy an evening away from some of the more serious attention surrounding their relationship with the wider Royal Family.
Meghan also appeared to be enjoying the occasion, sharing moments from the event with her followers. Her presence alongside Harry made Sydnie’s decision to single out the Duke particularly noticeable.
However, it would be difficult to determine Sydnie’s personal feelings toward Meghan simply from one social media post. The singer may simply have wanted to highlight the individual interaction she personally experienced with Harry.
For Harry, the warm reaction from Sydnie offered another reminder that his public profile remains strong outside traditional royal circles. The singer’s description of him as “the most loveliest soul” suggests that their brief encounter left a particularly positive impression.
While some fans may view Meghan’s omission as significant, there is no evidence that Sydnie deliberately intended to snub the Duchess. What is clear is that her “pinch me” moment with Harry became the standout memory she chose to share publicly from the star-studded evening.
