80s Hollywood star slams ‘catastrophe vacationers’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘picture op’ amid L.A. wildfires
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have opened their $14 million Montecito mansion to mates displaced by the fires and visited the Los Angeles wildfire-affected space. They had been additionally filmed alongside chef José Andrés, founding father of World Central Kitchen, because the nonprofit group contributed to catastrophe reduction efforts.
The Duchess even delayed the discharge of her Netflix present, With Love, Meghan, initially scheduled for Sunday, following the couple’s go to to examine the aftermath of the fires on Friday. “I am grateful to my companions at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we give attention to the wants of these impacted by the wildfires in my residence state of California,” Meghan posted.
Throughout the go to, Meghan was seen hugging a girl impacted by the catastrophe, each carrying mud masks to protect themselves from the smoke and particles. The previous Royal Couple later joined Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo in inspecting the ruins of a fire-damaged residence in Eaton.
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Meghan and Harry’s LA efforts are real assist or low-cost PR stunt?
Whereas some recommended their efforts, others criticized them, branding their actions as opportunistic and low-cost PR stunts.
Actor and filmmaker Justine Bateman took to X (previously Twitter) to voice her disapproval, stating, “Meghan Markle and Harry are not any higher than ambulance chasers. What a repulsive ‘picture op’ they achieved. They’re ‘touring the harm?’ Are they politicians now? They do not reside right here; they’re vacationers. Catastrophe Vacationers. #PalisadesFire.” Bateman’s submit went viral, garnering 1.8 million views and 33,000 likes.
Afua Hagan, a U.Ok.-based royal commentator, advised Newsweek, “It’s typical. It’s extra of the identical. The motto of Archewell is ‘present up and do good,’ and that’s what they did, and so they’re panned for it.”
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“The Prince and Princess of Wales have gone to many a meals financial institution, many a soup kitchen doing the identical, exhibiting up and doing good, however solely Harry and Meghan appear to get the criticism for it.”
