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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced a barrage of criticism after their visit to an evacuation centre in Los Angeles to assist with wildfire relief. Following their offer to open their Montecito home for those in need and their ongoing collaboration with José Andrés' World Central Kitchen to provide meals, the couple's actions at the evacuation centre became the subject of widespread debate. Some social media users accused the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of using the opportunity as a publicity stunt, particularly after photos showed Meghan embracing victims of the disaster.
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Controversy Over ‘Performative’ Compassion
During their visit, Meghan Markle was seen hugging a woman, which quickly ignited accusations that the moment was staged. A viral post on social media claimed, «She leaves with that same woman, she is a staff member. Meghan knew the camera was on her, this was performative compassion.” Another post added, „As they leave, Harry waves at a cameraman behind them, presuming who they were not expecting, and Meghan then quickly goes to hug the girl again.“
Some critics have claimed that the woman Meghan embraced was a staff member, not a genuine evacuee, pointing to the fact that she accompanied the couple as they left the centre. British journalist Neil Sean further stoked the controversy, claiming that US media outlets had been tipped off about Harry and Meghan's visit in advance. Sean stated, “They had a camera crew and security services when they went
