Simon Le Bon addresses ‘Harry and Meghan’s’ absence in music video: ‘Not going to make it’

Simon Le Bon speaks to The Express at The BRIT Awards

Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon has spoken about ” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ” absence from the music video for the band’s new song, following the release of the their new album, FUTURE PAST, which celebrates 40 years since their first hit. Speaking about creating the film for hit ANNIVERSARY, the singer told how they created an imaginary party to celebrate the milestone, which was attended by an array of lookalike A-list stars. While the video heavily features a lookalike of the Queen, the singer, 63, addressed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lack of appearance of sorts at the faux bash.

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So they’re not going to make it tonight

Simon Le Bon

Speaking about filming, the singer told how the fake party was inclusive of all lookalike celebrities.

Simon said: “Like all Duran Duran parties, we invite everybody.”

However, he went on to address the Duke and Duchess of Sussex not being mentioned in any way.

“You’d hear someone saying, ‘Oh I’m afraid Meghan’s broken her ankle and Harry’s got a cold, so they’re not going to make it tonight’,” he told Sky News.

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Simon Le Bon took a swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following the release of hit ANNIVERSARY (Image: GETTY)

Duran Duran’s 15th album FUTURE PAST was released days ago and features the celebratory hit (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live in Montecito, California, with their two children (Image: GETTY)

The Queen features heavily in the music video for ANNIVERSARY alongside other celebs (Image: GETTY)

Duran Duran’s new album marks 40 years since they released their first single (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry Meghan Markle timeline (Image: EXPRESS.CO.UK)

The James Bond imitator goes on to pose with firearms with a lookalike of Russian President Vladimir Putin, before the latter gallops around in a fancy dress horse outfit.

ANNIVERSARY’S music video starts with hoards of A-list celebs rolling up to a red-lit mansion, which has been decked out in balloons and champagne fountains for the celebrations.

A lookalike of US singer Billie Eilish walks around with a Kim Kardashian imitator, as Duran Duran take to the stage to perform their latest hit.

At one point a lookalike of Sir Elton John is seen strolling through the mansion in his iconic rocket man costume, as an imitator of climate change activist Greta Thunberg takes to the dance floor with a superstar Madonna lookalike.

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The Queen sits surrounded by adoring fans as she fusses over two of her corgis, before going on to pose for a selfie with Skims founder Kim.

A lookalike of Ocean’s Eleven star George Clooney slides down the stairs before a Lady Gaga imitator falls into the champagne fountain, sending glasses flying everywhere.

The video ends with the A-list lookalikes jumping into an outdoor pool as the Queen falls asleep inside the luxury house.

Despite the lookalike of the monarch featuring multiple times through the video, Harry and Meghan do not.

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