The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unexpectedly turned up in Pasadena, California on Friday, where they donated their time to volunteer at a relief center for victims of the horrific Southern California wildfires. The fires are being considered the most destructive in LA history, and it will take years for Californians to rebuild. Thousands of people have lost everything. Meghan and Harry already posted links to resources for the wildfires and they confirmed that they have opened their Montecito mansion to friends who evacuated the fires. The relief center was part of World Central Kitchen’s hub to support victims and get people hot meals. Harry and Meghan greeted Chef Jose Andres with hugs, and they also spent some time with Pasadena’s Mayor Victor Gordo, who sang their praises in interviews.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are doing their part to help those impacted by the deadly wildfires in Southern California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live about 90 miles north of the L.A. area, visited the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena, Calif., to help distribute food and supplies to victims of the Eaton Fire on Friday, Jan. 10.
PEOPLE understands that they focused on discreetly supporting wildfire relief efforts, witnessing both harrowing stories and strong community spirit. They donated essential supplies, served meals with World Central Kitchen and connected with affected families and elderly individuals.
Alongside Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California’s First Partner, and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, they thanked first responders, including L.A. County firefighters and police.
Later, they met with World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés at the food stations to praise relief teams. Through their Archewell Foundation, they’ve also contributed monetary donations and plan to continue supporting recovery and rebuilding efforts with future visits. In footage published by local news outlet FOX 11, the pair were joined by Andrés and were seen with conversing with Gordo and fellow volunteers.
“It’s great people, great personalities and great heart for them to come out here and meet with the first responders, meet with the people who were affected,” Gordo told the news station. “It’s very important.”
He added that Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, “really buoyed the spirits of the first responders,” during their visit. Meghan, who was born in raised in L.A., and Harry’s time in Pasadena included a stop at the command post at the Rose Bowl, where “people were very happy to see them,” Gordo said.
“They want to be as helpful as they can be … we visited with some of the affected families in some of the burned-out areas in Pasadena and Altadena. They took the time to meet the people that are affected and spent time. They’re just very caring people who are concerned for their friends and neighbors.”
He noted that Meghan and Harry, whose Archewell Foundation has longstanding ties with World Central Kitchen and Andrés, visited the center “anonymously” earlier Friday.
“No one knew they were serving food with masks,” said the mayor. Harry and Meghan’s appearance was not for “publicity,” Gordo said, adding that they wanted to “work.”
“We went to visit some of the families in the impacted area and view firsthand some of the impacted area and then they wanted to go visit the first responders and personally thank them for their efforts to help our families and their neighbors,” he added.
Not that this is important in the grand scheme of things, but last year, Jose Andres joined the board of Earthshot, and sources close to Prince William wouldn’t shut up about how William poached one of the Sussexes’ allies, and how Andres’ “defection” to William’s “side” was “humiliating” for the Sussexes. Andres went on to happily pose with Harry when they were both in New York for the Clinton Global Initiative, and the Sussexes are clearly still tight with Andres and WCK. Superficial note: I love Harry’s California bear hat, and I love that Meghan wore her LA cap. The LA Fox affiliate called Meghan “Princess Markle” – LMAO!!!!
Pasadena mayor Victor Gordo found Prince Harry sitting with an elderly evacuee at the Convention Center who requested a donut rather than the healthier snacks on hand. Harry raced off & 10 minutes later returned with a donut for him & the man never knew who he was. #ShowUpDoGood pic.twitter.com/ntZ18Hlwgj
— R.S. Locke / Royal Suitor (@royal_suitor) January 11, 2025
Screencaps courtesy of Fox affiliate, Sky News.
I know America doesn’t do royalty but I’m so glad and proud we have our own princess. They consistently do the work and I just love them so much.
Well put, I feel the same.
The Sussexes do great work, mostly under everyone’s radar too. We get KTLA up here in BC. The station ran a three minute piece on the couple showcasing their efforts and the organizations they visited. H&M were warmly greeted by everyone who appeared thrilled to meet them.
I live in SoCal. They are both so appreciated! They use their platforms for goodwill above all! Shining examples!!
They are out there doing what they always do and that is to help others. They use their platform very well! Good King Harry and Meg!
Service is universal indeed.
I heard all the Derangers screaming “she’s not a princess” all the way to northern central Europe…
Instead of spewing their hate everywhere, including *especially* underneath posts of aid organisations, they could have been using that time to help out, or donate, or do anything positive.
“Harry and Meghan greeted Chef Jose Andres with hugs”
Harry with a headgrab to JA, indicating how close he and José Andrés are.
I actually loved how their names and titles changed at every turn. In this country, people just don’t know what to call her. With Harry, it’s a bit different because even though he doesn’t appear to have a first name, people know him best as Prince Harry, but since Megan’s marriage it’s hard to know what to call her except “Meghan” or “The Duchess of Sussex”, and the latter doesn’t seem appropriate there in that situation. But it’s funny and sweet watching people in the news just search around for an appropriate name.
@Nanea – and those same de-rangers were reminded that she was given the title princess by FOUR Nigerian kings. She is a Princess and no-one from the UK (not even a letter of patent) can take that title away from her. I loved, loved loved how the presenters didn’t know how to address her. It’s as if they knew she wasn’t plain “Mrs Markle” but, didn’t have a clue what it should have been so opted, for “Princess Markle.” 😆 😆 The de-rangers must have been fuming because “Princess Markle” was trending for ages yesterday, and in the UK #Meghan and Harry was the number one trend in UK news. Not bad for two people who are supposedly “irrelevant.”
It was great to see them doing what they love doing: “Showing up and doing good.” I loved that the Fox reporter was so busy interviewing Mrs Newsom that they didn’t notice Meghan and Harry busy working in the background. As the mayor said they weren’t doing it for the publicity they were doing what they could to help.
Meghan would never be “Mrs. Markle” and I will admit that calling her Princess “Markle” made me cringe as I personally dislike her being associated with any of that family. But I do wonder what last name her and the kids use? Harry used to use Wales and Archie had the last name of Mountbatten-Windsor, does Lili? Or do they all use Sussex?
The Duchess of Sussex, or Princess Henry, in Britain. But thanks to the Nigerian Kings, Princess Meghan is correct in the rest of the world.
Harla, it is my understanding that they all use Sussex. When the children became Prince and Princess, Meghan said that for the first time, the entire family all had the same last name = Sussex.
@Magdalena, thanks for the clarification!! I love that they all have a last name which isn’t as connected to the BRF as Mountbatten-Windsor or Wales.
Princess of Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom
Adetokunbo, the crown royalty from across the seas
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Princess Henry,
Countess of Dumbarton
Baroness Kilkeel
And HRH of course, just like her husband, just not in money transactions
That’s Meghan’s name, whatever the haters are shouting.
My absolute favorite mistaken title for Meghan is Madam Duchess. Because Madam is the highest title you can give in our government for a woman and Duchess recognizes that yes she married a Duke, choke on that you pretentious pricks.
What the British can’t seem to understand is calling someone Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess, Earl/Lady has absolutely no weight in how we will view you. We only give it respect because it seems important to our friends on the other side of the pond. We will try to be respectful even if we can’t comprehend how this is still a thing.
Madam Duchess will forever be my favorite.
I love “Madam Duchess” too. “Madam Duchess” sounds like Pentagon clearance; “Princess Meghan” sounds like a romcom.
I like calling her Madam Duchess but thought Princess Markle was cute. I found their presence there at the volunteer center really uplifting. Totally illogical emotional response but was just glad they showed up and were there helping out, connecting with Chef Andres. Also despite the crazy trolls, so much positive response. It also shone a spotlight on Altadena, a historic Black community who are finally getting news coverage.
And of course the Brit media is calling it a PR stunt (as they did the death of Meghan’s dog, Guy) failing to realize that, of course, Meghan would be emotionally involved/attached as she grew up in California. At this point, the worldview of Harry/Meghan is mostly good and is ever-increasing esp among the masses on Tik Tok, which has WAY more influence than the Daily Mail. Many Americans, contrary to British spin, are fawning over Harry/Meghan, calling them good ppl whose hearts are in the right place. Meanwhile, William sent his Uncle to Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
The BM aren’t failing to recognize, they’re refusing to recognize. They know California is Meghan’s home state and they know that other celebrities have offered money and assistance – Jennifer Garner also volunteered with Chef Andres, for example.
British media staying consistently the same but who cares right.
I’m only seen positive reports everywhere I look. Not only that but I’ve seen at min 10 majorly viral posts about Harry and Meghan from just the last day. That doesn’t count all the other viral posts from the week. All positive!!
There’s so much goodness going
around. Don’t let some random haters drown that out even if it’s frustrating.
@Kel – yes, it really says everything about the BM and who they are rather than anything about H&M. And I’m amused at how the BM try to insert the RF into stories that have nothing to do with them – like fussing about Meghan’s title while insisting she’s not royal.
And, in a way, they try to appropriate H&M work – “H&M did a good thing, but we hate them cuz they left the RF, but they should still act like royals, except they aren’t royals, except they are royals, and why can’t W&M work like H&M, except we hate H&M, royals, royals, royals…”
That BM obtuseness/determination to frame negatively is especially gross in the face of this devastation. Thankfully they’re too stupid and insensitive to see how disgusting their lies come off, but you can count on them to act like the histrionic echo chamber as they do, even as the rest of the world’s press does not.
They are calling it a PR stunt but they think it’s a PR stunt when she goes to the farmers market so 🤷♀️
I am noticing a LOT more pushback now. A lot more comments like “at least they’re helping, what are YOU doing??” And a lot of “the cameras were already there you idiots.”
For some reason I feel like the hate against them has finally hit a breaking point and people who haven’t been following the story are finally picking up on it.
Yes, and the same people commenting the usual “publicity stunt, only for the cameras, brought their own camera team, Netflix” praise Jennifer Garner “an angel on earth, we don’t deserve her, helps quietly without cameras” Huh? Her interview was all over social media!
I like Jennifer, but the hypocrisy makes me sick.
@kel I agree something’s shifted. The level of disgust with anti-Meghan trolls on TikTok is intense. People are seriously sick and tired of it and not everyone is so easily taken in by the misogynoir and lying.
British media has to diminish their help because the obvious contrast with the other two showing up three months later with cameras in tow just confirms how useless the British monarchy happens to be. When has that family ever showed up to volunteer for help anonymously. Never. But they will coo over kate going to the BAFTAs as part of her cancer recovery and pretend that isn’t out of touch and vain.
SM has an image of Kate in a dress and heels picking up a box for something? I can’t remember for what. Maybe a baby bank. And then there’s a wider shot of a photographer taking the pic as she freeze poses in a huge smile with the box. Compared to what Harry and Meghan are currently doing, it looks beyond silly. And listen, I don’t care so much if the wales use photo-ops to promote charities. That’s kind of the point of their roles at this point even if it’s meaningless and the whole monarchy should be abolished or reconstructed but whatever. What bothers me is derangers and the BM acting like Harry and Meghan do everything for show when that’s so clearly not the case. Mayors are out here talking about the amount of time they spent volunteering without bringing their own photographers. And then they praise Kate for holding a box in heels while freeze framing a smile for a photo-op. Like come on. We know she did not stay there all day. An hr tops and even that is unlikely.
I don’t mean to sound superficial, but that’s a great photo of Harry in the Celebitchy dashboard article header.
@Yvette. I thought so too. Reminded me of cover of Spare and of Diana.
Good for them!
These fires are the worst. I’m glad so many people are stepping up to give help to those in need.
This! The destruction has been enormous and it is nice to see people stepping up after this tragedy.
The contrast is stunning:
Show up and work anonymously.
Give actual money to relief efforts.
Allow yourself to be seen a different day, but keep the focus on the first responders.
Don’t get petty, even if you’re in the right.
I wish they would just keep doing this kind of thing. Forget a lifestyle brand, etc. Be professional philanthropists, which is what they are best at. I’d donate to that!
And if they gave up their money-making jobs, what would they live on-donations? So that all the media could cry about them living that way?
@Jac: Huh? What do you mean?
They have varied interests, there is no reason to pigeonhole and conduct themselves as ‘only’ philanthropists.
Lifestyle content is seen as frivolous but it’s part of making life enjoyable. People in every strata want to get enjoyment out of life. Lifestyle content and philanthropy were Meghan’s dual interests before she met her husband. It makes sense she’d be continuing in that vein on dual tracks.
The Sussexes have to earn money to support their family, mortgage, children’s education, security and the list goes on.
They are rich, but not that rich that they don’t have to earn a living, philanthropy takes money.
You might approve of how they go about work and relief efforts, but that doesn’t mean they need to give up their commercial ventures. Their work ethic is tied to both; why not support both?
How do you expect them to pay the bills? What a ridiculous thing to say.
I can’t even imagine their security bill. Are you volunteering paying for their security? I am sure H&M would love just doing voluntary work. They can’t do that, because they have a huge security bill excluding their other bills.
How exactly are they supposed to fund their security if they don’t do more than just philanthropy, which they would do regardless?
There’s always the odd one on here saying they should only do philanthropy which is frankly bizarre. Guess what? They don’t have billions in stolen assets like the rf do, they both work for a living *and* do good. Some people desperately want them to be poor. I can’t wait for billionaire H and M.
IMO, the fact that they have commercial ventures AND philanthrophy makes them even more amazing. They have 2 young kids, a house, pets, jobs that require their time….and they still find the time to give back and help out.
Princess Markle is definitely a new one. I think it’s hilarious when American media doesn’t give a fuck about getting royal titles right, but you’d think despite the fact we have no aristocracy, royal title + first name would still have osmosed into the popular consciousness, but apparently not!
Like I remember that one journalist in New York who called her “Madam Duchess”, and that was hilariously charming and seems like a genuine mistake an American who doesn’t know or give a fuck about how to go about addressing aristocratic titles would make. Duchess is her official title, when addressing public figures with official titles in America, one prefaces a woman’s title with “Madam”, ergo “Madam Duchess”. But I guess this reporter was thinking more along the lines of “Tile + Last Name”, like we do when referring to rather than addressing our politicians.
The only reason Princess Meghan hasn’t ingrained itself in the “popular” consciousness is because some powerful people have been working overtime to ensure that it does not happen. For some reason, that triggers them mightily. Remember when Tyler Perry posted “Happy Birthday, Princess Meghan” and people lost their minds for days on end? I also remember when that Carolyn Durand, Omid Scobie’s forgotten co-author, used to be on twitter claiming that “Kate is a princess and Meghan never will be” before she was corrected and informed that both women, and even Sophie, were actually princesses of the United Kingdom. She shut up for a while after that. But now that Kate is pow, all of sudden the people who have never ever even acknowledged M as Duchess of Sussex are now working overtime to get “princess kate” to stick instead of Kate Middleton – especially since late last year (which suggests to me that someone knows that Kate is being phased out). I also think the ramping up of “Meghan Markle” is to water down the fact that she was officially given the title of Princess in Nigeria.
People also seem to forget that Meghan herself said that for the first time, the family “all have the same last name”, meaning that they are all using Sussex as a last name. So if she isn’t being addressed by a title, then she should be Meghan Sussex, not Markle. Or simply Meghan, as she signs her name in public. She has chosen to no longer use Markle yet people keep saddling her with the name despite her father’s horrible behaviour.
Nonetheless, I am fairly certain that many people in the UK do call her Princess Meghan – remember that little boy from the US who was at Invictus in The Netherlands and said to Harry “May I SEE the Princess?” then was disappointed that she had not yet arrived?
I commented above before seeing your post. That is still my favorite title because Madam means something here in the states
It is actually The Duchess…. but I doubt if she cares as long as the mistake is made kindly.
As usual the BM is being bitchy and nasty. They have stated that Prince William is doing an important engagement this weak visiting his new appointment as colonel in chief to some new regiment and will look at sport and how it helps the military’s well being. I just love the way the BM think this is more important than the devastating events in California. The story about Harry finding a donut for a sick old man was very heart warming.
William “will look at sport and how it helps the military’s well being” gee, just like Invictus. Once again W has no original ideas.
@Seaflower.
Will “Invictus is MINE!” be next?
Somehow, I don’t think the army would take too kindly for that. It would fall by the wayside in a few years as William is so lazy. That would be a shame.
Sport and how it promotes wellbeing within the military is literally the mission of Invictus – and William is still keen to co-opt all of Harry’s messaging and associate himself with this platform. That’s why the media is claiming that he is doing an important engagement. As usual, his actions are always aimed at an audience of ONE – his younger brother, who is booked and busy and definitely not checking for William.
Remember Grenfell Tower Fire? QE2, Charles & Willy all did very PUBLIC visits, but only Meghan tried to really help those victims with something concrete behind the scenes. Those Royals are, like, OK, did my official duty (which is PR), done. Don’t bother me with this one again, next!
WillNot will approach the “Military Wellbeing” as he did to “Racism in Football” or her wife’s “Early Years”—all talks (to rake up engagement numbers) but no practical practice to really help. This couple seem to already abandon “Head Together” all together. (Pun intended)
This is what they do. They know people are going to pick them apart no matter what but they always back up their beliefs in giving back.
I laughed too when they kept calling her “Princess” .what irritated me was they were actually considering interrupting their conversation with the mayor, they HAD to mention their “14 million dollar” home (why??), that they were surprised she wasn’t “glammed up” (how was she supposed to dress?) and they fact they actually thought Meghan would be “open” to speaking with them. girl no.
It’s sad that they use a tragedy such as this to hate on them. It’s vile. I’m glad they just continue to do what they do. More people are seeing it for what it is and are calling it out.
I looked at the comments in the Wail, I can’t understand how they could be so full of hate. It doesn’t make sense.
Technically she is “Princess Harry” if she wants to be, but I know she knows their heads would explode.
In the UK perhaps but remember 4 kings made her a Princess in her own right so she could go by Princess Meghan and that would be perfectly correct.
Princess Harry or technically Princess Henry Of Wales if I’m getting it right? The “of wales” part makes me laugh just bc it is so close to Kate’s POW title. Obv she is THE POW but Meghan is still a princess Henry of Wales so🤷♀️. For those who care about the titles. I’m good with princess Meghan or madam duchess. Or just Meghan😂
Once Charles became king both Harry and William because The Prince Harry and The Prince William, just like Edward and Andrew and The Prince Edward and The Prince Andrew. So Meghan is now The Princess Henry just like Kate is The Princess William. They just all happen to have other titles to use as well.
It’s all nonsense of course but Meghan has a right to be princess as much as any woman married to a prince. Which makes the reporter saying Princess Markle by mistake kind of funny. Americans don’t really care about that shit but she was trying to be respectful of the title, unlike British media.
I think they mentioned she wasn’t ‘glammed up’ because they’re local reporters in LA. There was an interview on YT with an actor rescuing animals and his first words were an apology for how terrible he looked. So, yeah, that comment was not surprising for Hollywood.
Apparently the media didn’t even know they were there until the mayor said so and Friday was their second visit to the relief centre. It’s good to see them helping out.
The British tabloid media doesn’t care about that or the truth they just want to create outRage surrounding every breath this couple takes. It’s disturbing especially after so many years.
Faux news was doing a story about the Governor’s wife packing food, and
Harry and Meghan were next to her wearing mask and doing the same, and the reporter didn’t not recognized them. Then when they saw then later, said they just turned, and the Mayor said they were there from the morning.
Chef Jose is a character, he did a mini curtesy to Meghan, with the biggest smile on his face, before embracing Harry.
It is time for the BM with their rinse and repeat crap, to be ignored totally. What does it matter what they say, they’re like the boy crying wolf.
It was actually kind of hilarious because you could sort of see Meghan next to Newsom’s wife but it’s clear the reporter had no clue. So they were incognito.
I imagine Harry knows a little something about sneaking an elder a little treat.
That donut story was funny.
They’re such good people.
Chef Jose Andres is an adult who doesn’t act about Willy’s childish one sided game he has going with his brother. He is about helping people if teaming with the evil heir in Willy will accomplish that so be it.
Harry and Meghan are also adults who doesn’t try to force people to pick a side especially when he comes to helping others.
Chef Jose was just a Judge at Earthsh*t.
It is so childish of Chucky and Cain, always trying to latch on to Harry’s friends and acquaintances.
They gave the CEO of Netflix some Medal, like he was going to walk away from the deal with the Sussexes and show Earthsh*t, news flash for the royal family, Americans are about the bottom line, how much money can you make for me.
The BM had so many silly and asinine stories about how chef Jose Andrew’s had sided with Willaim. It’s childish af but I’m guessing they will not do the opposite stories that he has now chosen Meghan and Harry. Bc they wouldn’t want it to seem like the Sussexes “won.” But the whole thing is so childish. It makes me angry how they write about people taking sides. Like most people are out there just living their lives.
One of my favorite things to do…since I’ve become disabled…is to watch driving videos all over the country provided by magnificent content providers on YouTube…watching the before & after videos of the affected areas yesterday…had me in ABSOLUTE TEARS 😢…And the thing that broke my 💔 the most…is that ONCE AGAIN…this country is dealing with an UNIMAGINABLE tragedy…because THIS affects the WHOLE COUNTRY ON SO MANY LEVELS…and voters ONCE AGAIN choose an inhumane Republican POTUS administration to NOT DEAL with this crisis….
We did not learn after Reagan DECIMATED the country regarding HIV/AIDS
We did not learn after the Lessor Bush DECIMATED the country after 9/11
We did not learn after POS Trump DECIMATED the country during the beginning of the Covid pandemic…
Not to mention DECADES of the Republican Party ignoring climate change and ACTIVELY & SUCCESSFULLY fighting local and state governments from implementing sensical solutions to NEGATE the effect of droughts and flooding
We The People of the United States 🇺🇸 of America has FINALLY shown me…we will NEVA learn!😱
As for H&M…they are decent beautiful human beings who have dedicated their lives to serving others…May they continue to light the darkness 🙏🏾🌍💚
It was especially meaningful that they visited Altadena. This is an historically black community that is not getting the same attention as Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Altadena was one of the few cities where black families could purchase homes during red lining. Highlighting the devastation, the relief efforts and the community was spot on. Harry and Meghan are always so purposeful in what they do and where they go.
Thanks Desert Diva for pointing this out! I had no idea about Altadenas history and I agree that the Sussex’s going there was a thoughtful choice.
This part! A friend and I were talking about how terrible this loss was and how little coverage Altadena was getting but fortunately, I have been seeing efforts to help the residents more on socials along with Black content creators sharing the history of the neighbourhood.
In terms of redlining, it is disappointing but unsurprising how little that history is taught. Over break, I had lunch with one of my mentees who is completing her doctorate at Oxford in political science. She told me a story about a course she was teaching for undergrads and one day, her lecture was on redlining and she said, the few Americans in the class had no clue about what it was.
Thanks for this information. I wondered by Meghan and Harry chose Eaton Fire area, so I did some research too and found out about the black neighbourhood. I remember Jose Andres said of the Sussexes that they always show up when you need them- that they can always be relied on.
The Sussexes, Archewell, and WCK’s ongoing collaboration is something that the BB and trolls do not understand. Andres is a world figure now, and he works with many entities and organizations and individuals. This childish either/or mentality is limiting and prevents progress. However, the smearing and trolling will not stop because there will always be trolls, but hopefully they will eventually be mostly shouting into the wind.
The story of Harry and his search for a donut is so heartwarming.
There’s a Go-Fund-Me for the black fire victims. (Source: Spoutible.)
Shallow comment alert**. When Meghan wears little to no makeup, she looks so incredibly young 🥹
They are not all talk and preach like huevo. Meghan and harry give back and commit to actual work and service
I love how they just go quietly in and do good.
The donut story made me tear up. It speaks so throughly to Harry’s character to be considerate and thoughtful and not just blow the old soul off.
This is the kind of thing Diana would do and it confirms who truly inherited her spirit.
Good on Harry and Meghan to help out during this crisis with the fires. Meghan was also pictured visiting Altadena, a historically black neighborhood that has been devastated by the CA fires. As far as I know no other celebrity has reached out to that neighborhood. By the way, where are the working royals during this horror? 200,000 Brits live in LA according to the British Consulate, people who may be affected as well. Not one word from BP or KP.
If this were William and Kate, we would be reading articles by “insiders” about how keen William and Kate are to help and of course they would end up doing nothing. The idea that you just go and help out of genuine desire and kindness is so foreign to them.
The deranged bullies are losing their minds on the DM article, with comments surpassing 10k. Is there any evidence some of these bullies are paid? They’re certainly ramping up in the period before Harry’s lawsuit goes to court.
Lots of paid bots perhaps to write those posts and upvote them
They are ramping it uo.
A lot of the hate is bot activity so the question is who is paying for these bots and is it with taxpayers money.
They’re bots. The fail used to put in neg comments cut and paste (say v early 2000s) prior to dev of bots. Now they use them. It’s always obvious. There’s not 10k actually commenting. Probably 1/10th of that.
I watched a news snippet of an interview with Jennifer Siebold, CA’s First Lady at the WCK location in Pasadena and Harry and Meghan were masked up behind her just getting the work done. Unless you knew to look for them you wouldn’t notice them, they weren’t there for the clicks or the publicity, they were there to help.
Remind me again what exactly did William and Kate do to help the residents of the Grenfell Fire? . William never went back to help his own citizens after they were pleading with him for help meanwhile Meghan and Harry are actually helping volunteering do the work .
William’s absence from funeral duty – it clashed with his wife’s 43rd birthday and, as such, a busy time on social media – might have been less conspicuous had his diplomatic skills and commitment not been so insistently advertised as a national asset. The supportive press regularly relays assurances by “sources” that William, rhino enthusiast and former smasher of dog bowls, has become “a global statesman in his own right”, “a seasoned statesman”, for whom his diplomatic mission “is now a golden thread running through his work”. We’ve learned how this Insta-literate Machiavelli dazzled Donald Trump after being “scrambled” at short notice to attend the ceremonies for Notre Dame. “He looked really very handsome last night,” Trump said.
This is from today’s Observer questioninh the value of TOB!
Meant to attach link to Observer article questioning value of heir too lazy to cover the basics
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jan/12/what-are-we-paying-senior-royals-for-if-not-to-show-up-at-presidential-funerals?CMP=share_btn_url
TOB lazy and reluctant once again being shown up by his younger energetic and kinder brother who shows up to help when needed.
It’s not surprising that every description of him and his ‘interests and accomplishments’ only highlight how his involvement in anything is as deep as a puddle. He only ever operates using sound bites and never gets down in the trenches to meaningfully contribute anything of actual value to anyone else. As such, his only contribution to society is that of a raging but preaching dilettante.
I’m so glad that Harry and Meghan selflessly do so much good in the world while leaving the Big Talkers in the UK in the dust. It’s such an unfortunate own goal for the RF and I love that for them!
It’s weird, isn’t it? People have to travel on spouses birthday all the time! A friend missed his wife’s birthday every year for 10 years because of an annual, mandatory work commitment. I personally wouldn’t give two hoots. Missing the funeral was plain laziness and idgaf. Certainly he wasn’t celebrating with Kate.
Recalling that Charles delayed his marriage to Camilla because he had to attend the pope’s funeral on the sovereign’s behalf. I didn’t know that Kate’s birthday was the excuse. It’s laughable, considering what a lot of people are inferring about the current state of the Wales’s relationship. It seems like there is a real dud about to inherit the throne. Has laziness ever been a charge against a British monarch before?
Harry and Meghan living what they believe in and do. They were the asset you pushed away, BRF. End of story.
Meghan looked as if she’d been crying in that video with Chef Andres. She’s such a good soul — I’m sure she was genuinely heartbroken by the devastation in her city.
True empathy can’t be faked. And I’m not at all surprised that she went to Altadena. I read a really sad article about a pillar of the jazz community there who lost everything in the fire. Altadena needs a lot of help.
Let me guess… the BM will be vilifying them for pretending to show up anonymously, when they “clearly want attention.”
And if they hadn’t been recognized at all, the same BM would be vilifying them and their 16 bathrooms for “doing nothing.”
And if they had publicized the visit themselves, they would be “making it all about them.”
I’m so happy they no longer let those headlines affect them, because there is truly no way to win; it’s impossible to avoid the hate. It reminds me of the way Angelina Jolie has approached her career for the past 20 years (there are so many parallels between Angelina and Meghan). It is lovely to see them rise above it all and show up for others, again and again.
I love that clip of First Lady Jennifer Newsom being interviewed and Harry and Meghan just going about their business in the background in their masks, without the news anchor noticing. It really warmed my heart to see them there. On X someone said that the UK press would use Meghan being from LA and Hollywood as something used against her, but now they’re acting outraged that she is actually helping out in her hometown, where many of her friends have lost homes. Meanwhile the GOP California congressional delegation are not in California helping their constituents but in Mar-a-Largo sucking up to Trump. While their state burns and the Governor and LA mayor are being dragged. Anyway so proud of the Sussexes and that they continue to help their community. They will also continue to help through Archewell once the flames are extinguished and the news cycle moves on.