When Meghan Markle was pregnant with her son, Archie, it was her pal Serena Williams who threw her a baby shower in New York City. "Planning something like that takes a lot of effort. I'm a perfectionist, so I'm like, 'Let's make it perfect.' It's been a lot the last few days," Williams told Business of Fashion in 2019. The event was held at the Grand Penthouse of the Mark Hotel and was co-hosted by Markle's pal Genevieve Hillis. Given this, it seems as though Markle would certainly be on the guest list for Williams' shower.

Markle and Williams don't often put their friendship on display, which is in part due to the fact that Markle is not active on social media. The two haven't been spotted hanging out together by paparazzi, either. Rumors that Williams and Markle have grown apart in the time since have been plentiful, to say the least. But in 2022, Williams seemed to debunk the idea that her friendship with the Duchess of Sussex was over. During an interview with Vogue, Williams was shown a photo from the royal wedding. "I love this image, this is at the royal wedding when my friend Meghan married Harry," she told the outlet. Her use of the word "friend" was clearly the right thing to say to quiet the rumor mill. However, Meghan's seeming absence from Williams' baby shower is only going to strike up the rumors once more.