The A-list stars have reportedly become close pals (Image: GETTY)
Britain’s runaway royals, and , have not only traded lush palaces for glamorous California but have also snagged friendships with some of ’s elite, including none other than Firework singer, , and her British beau, Pirates of the Caribbean star, Orlando Bloom.
Living just a stone’s throw away from the likes of Oprah and Ariana Grande, Harry and Meghan are rubbing shoulders with the stars and have forged a close bond with the power couple. Once known for her scathing critique of Meghan’s wedding dress, Katy’s relationship with the Sussexes has taken a dramatic turn from catty comments to sharing Christmas traditions together.
Back in 2018, while on the set of American Idol, Katy didn’t hold back, saying Meghan’s gown could have used “one more fitting”. She even sparked a style showdown by declaring, “Kate, Kate, Kate won. Kate won!” Fast forward to today, and the pair appear to be closer than ever.
Amidst the backdrop of strained royal ties in the UK and a contentious legal battle over a luxury property , the A-list stars have forged a surprising bond in the exclusive circles of Montecito. Let’s take a look at their glamorous friendship.
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Katy Perry revealed a heartwarming Christmas tradition she shares with her neighbours (Image: Getty)
Christmas Tradition
In December 2024, Katy Perry revealed a heartwarming Christmas tradition during her performance for an ITV Christmas special in London, involving none other than her famous neighbours, and .
The tradition includes a festive trolley ride through her hometown, complete with costumes and carolling. “We are going to be home in America and actually we are going to do something we do every year. We rent a trolley and we dress up, and there’s lights on the trolley, and we go to all of the neighbours in my home town and we see all of their lights.
“Sometimes there is hot cocoa and I’m dressed like The Grinch and it’s going to be super fun. We go caroling. We are going to go and knock on people’s doors and do some carols,” Katy enthusiastically told The Sun.
The couple will likely deliver a fun and festive performance for the royals. Harry and Meghan appear to have a close relationship with Orlando and Katy, likely due to their proximity to each other.
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The couples have teamed up to tackle the ever-present paparazzi (Image: Getty)
Neighbourly Love
Living just around the corner from each other in Montecito, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have become more than just neighbours to and ; they’ve teamed up to tackle the ever-present paparazzi.
In a candid revelation on the Armchair Expert podcast in 2021, Harry shared an instance of this neighbourly support.
“Just two days ago, Orlando Bloom sent me a message — because he’s just down the road and we sort of keep in contact because of the paparazzi — he sent me a photograph which his security got of this long-haired guy with a beanie on, with his ear pods in, with his massive camera lying in the back of his 4×4 truck,” Harry said.
“A woman driving who did the peace sign sitting there as a distraction, and he is laid down in the back of this truck taking photographs of them out with their kid and whoever else is in that area.
“How is that normal, how is that acceptable?” Harry, who moved to Montecito in 2020, questioned.
Katy headlined Prince Harry’s Invictus Games opening ceremony earlier this month (Image: Getty)
Public Support
Katy Perry’s ties to the royal family extend beyond friendships into major events, including her high-profile performance at the Invictus Games opening ceremony earlier this month.
The pop superstar, 40, headlined the event—founded by in 2014—closing the show at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver with a medley of her biggest hits, including Firework, Dark Horse, Roar, and Part of Me.
However, Perry’s performance sparked backlash from the family of disabled veteran Carl Westcott, 84, who is locked in a bitter legal battle with the singer over a $15M Montecito mansion. Days after Perry was announced as the event’s headliner, Westcott’s family sent a scathing letter to , urging him to reconsider her involvement.
has now been pulled into the feud as the Invictus Games founder, with Westcott’s son, Chart Westcott, 39, arguing that Perry’s legal fight with their father contradicts the values the event stands for.
“The choice to feature Ms Perry at the Invictus Games feels at odds with the event’s mission to honour veterans and their sacrifices.
“While Ms. Perry’s participation may be seen as a gesture of support for veterans, her relentless pursuit of our father in court tells a different story—one that deeply undermines the values the Games stand for.” Chart wrote in the letter, obtained by Daily Mail.
, Harry and Meghan were seen cheering for Katy during the grand finale of her Las Vegas residency (Image: Getty)
Concert Pals
Katy and Orlando have frequently been spotted supporting their royal friends at various events. In 2023, Harry and Meghan were seen cheering for Katy during the grand finale of her electrifying Las Vegas residency, sharing the VIP section with other celebrities like Celine Dion and Cameron Diaz.
The duo also has some mutual friends, including singer Ellie Goulding and designer Misha Nonoo who allegedly played matchmaker for Harry and Meghan by setting up a blind date for them in July 2016. Both the couples were in attendance at Nonoo’s wedding to Michael Hess in Rome in 2019.
Royal expert Dickie Arbiter told about the budding friendship between the two couples: “The question is, why are celebrities friends of the Royal Family? Quite simply, they like dining out on the fact they are a friend of the Royal Family. It’s like, ‘Hey ho, I went to Harry’s wedding. I don’t know him, but I went to Harry’s wedding.'”
“Harry’s befriended Orlando Bloom. Orlando Bloom thinks, ‘Ooh very nice – a friend of the Royal Family.’ It works both ways,” Arbiter added.