Diddy was 'desperate' to meet Queen Elizabeth after inviting William and Harry to his infamous parties

Diddy was 'desperate' to meet Queen Elizabeth after inviting William and Harry to his infamous parties
Diddy was reportedly 'baffled' by the Queen’s indifference toward him (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sean "Diddy" Combs, 54, once held an unusual ambition: meeting Queen Elizabeth II.

Known for his storied career in hip-hop and an extravagant lifestyle, the music mogul openly expressed his frustration at never receiving an invitation to Buckingham Palace, despite his self-perceived high standing in the entertainment industry.

According to journalist Celia Walden, who interviewed Diddy in 2008, the rapper was "baffled" by the Queen’s indifference towards him and was “desperate” for a royal audience, as per Radar Online.

This aspiration, however, is now overshadowed by severe allegations and legal troubles that threaten to redefine his legacy.

Diddy reportedly harbored a fascination with Queen Elizabeth

Walden, in a reflection for the Daily Telegraph, recounted her experience interviewing Diddy in 2008.

The discussion, she recalled, took an uncomfortable turn when the rapper disclosed his curiosity about Queen Elizabeth.

“Then there was Combs’ assertion that, although ‘totally jaded’ at the tender age of 38, there was still one person he was desperate to meet: ‘The Queen of England,’” Walden wrote.

She quoted the rapper saying, “I don’t know why I’ve never met her. She’s never invited me to the palace—not yet, anyway.”

Diddy's ambition for a royal connection was not limited to the Queen; he reportedly harbored a fascination with her grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry, attempting to draw them into his circle.

Rob Shutter, Diddy's former showbiz agent, revealed just how fixated Diddy was on bringing the young royals into his world.

Speaking to BBC News, Shutter explained, “Diddy was obsessed with Prince Harry and Prince William. He thinks of himself as a king, so it makes perfect sense that he would like to have two princes in his entourage.”

Despite his multiple invites, neither William nor Harry attended Diddy’s lavish gatherings.

Shutter claimed that Diddy went as far as to frame pictures of the princes in his New York home, a testament to his fixation.

According to Shutter, “They were never part of his world,” though Diddy’s fascination seemingly persisted.

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 24:  Queen Elizabeth II attends a State Banquet on day 2 of a four day State
Diddy wanted to meet Queen Elizabeth but was 'baffled' by her indifference (Getty Images)

Diddy is currently facing several federal charges of serious nature

Diddy is currently facing federal charges of trafficking, racketeering, and involvement in criminal activities, accusations he firmly denies.

The disgraced rapper, currently held in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, is awaiting trial as new allegations continue to surface.

A recent lawsuit filed against Diddy has added to the legal storm surrounding him, alleging that he violated a young boy during a supposed “audition” in 2005.

According to Radar Online, the young plaintiff claimed he traveled with his parents from California to New York City at the age of 10, aspiring to become an actor or rapper.

His parents enlisted an industry consultant who allegedly arranged a meeting with Diddy for an “audition.” The boy’s encounter with the rapper reportedly escalated into a horrifying experience, as detailed in the lawsuit.

The legal document claims that Diddy met the boy alone, after asking the parents to wait outside.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Diddy attends the MCM x Rolling Pre-Super Bowl Event at SLS Miami on F
Diddy is currently facing several federal charges of serious nature (Getty Images)

The consultant allegedly escorted the boy to Diddy’s hotel room without his parents’ knowledge, where the young boy performed, believing it to be part of his audition.

Diddy reportedly assured the boy that he had the potential to become a “star.”

However, the situation allegedly took a grim turn when another person in the room offered the boy a soda, which was reportedly spiked with drugs. The child’s lawyer alleges the drink was laced with substances, “including but not limited to GHB and/or ecstasy.”

The lawsuit further alleges that Diddy assaulted the boy and told him, “You have to do some stuff you don’t want to do sometimes.”

Following the encounter, the consultant, noticing the child’s shaken state, returned him to his parents.

The young victim has reportedly suffered from “severe depression and anxiety” in the years since the alleged assault, and the incident has remained a traumatic episode in his life.

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