David Foster addresses claims that he “snubbed” Meghan Markle during a red-carpet encounter at a charity gala for his 40th anniversary in Canada. Viral footage showed Foster moving past Markle as Prince Harry stood nearby, prompting speculation about whether the interaction was awkward.

Foster, who hosts events for the David Foster Foundation, says there was no awkward moment. Multiple outlets report he insists he and the Sussexes greeted privately before public photographs, and that he and Meghan share a close friendship. He also characterizes the media coverage as misinterpreting a routine arrangement for cameras. Metro reports Foster reiterates that Harry and Meghan are “dear friends” of his.

While the initial clips drive different interpretations across outlets—some focusing on the apparent lack of greeting in the public frame—sources converge on the same core point: Foster responds to the viral video to deny any snub and to clarify the timeline of interactions.