However, amidst this news, Meghan Markle herself became the center of attention for possibly breaking a rule during her recent visit to the same market.
Accompanied by her security team, Meghan visited the market with one of her beloved pet beagles. Observant visitors pointed out that she had her dog along, despite the fact that dogs are not allowed at the Montecito Market, as indicated by a sign that explicitly reads "no dogs allowed," with the exception of recognized service animals.
This raised eyebrows, suggesting that Meghan might have broken the rules, at least on the surface.
Royal author and commentator, Lady Colin Campbell (Lady C), has since commented on the situation, accusing the Duchess of Sussex of intentionally breaking the rules to overshadow Catherine's (presumably Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) event. Lady C believes that Meghan sought publicity by defying the rules, leading to more attention on her actions.
Lady C didn't hold back her criticism, referring to Meghan as incorrigible, emphasizing that the Duchess seemed unyielding in her ways. This stance garnered sympathy for the poor service dog, who had to endure public scrutiny due to Meghan's actions. It should be noted that dogs are generally not permitted at any farmers market in California unless they are recognized service animals, making the use of her pet beagle questionable and controversial.
Some reports indicated that Meghan had to hire her pet beagle as a service dog, which raised concerns about the treatment of the dog following the staged photo. Questions were raised about whether she provided the necessary care and consideration for the dog during the visit, especially in a no-dogs-allowed environment. Furthermore, the use of an oversized hem carpet, stitched by herself, to attract attention to her and the dog came across as a deliberate attempt to garner unpaid publicity.
Although the paragraph mentioned other dogs and their history with Meghan and someone named Hanksy, it is unclear if they were present at the market or still alive. The focus remains on the service dog and the controversy surrounding Meghan's actions on that particular day.
