The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently reside in Montecito, California, having stepped down from their roles as senior working members of the royal family over three years ago. Just last week, Harry and Meghan made a surprise appearance at Kevin Costner's Polo Field in Santa Barbara for the charity event, "1805 Live." At this star-studded gathering, they rubbed shoulders with Hollywood royalty, including Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. However, despite the A-list guest list, insiders revealed that Meghan and Harry found themselves largely ignored by celebrities.
During the event, the couple was spotted blocking Katy Perry's parents and requesting photo opportunities. They even approached the Franciscan friars for intimate photos. Notably, Meghan took intimate photos with Franciscan Friar Larry Goslin of Saint Barbara Parish. However, Father Larry Goslin became quite alarmed when Meghan attempted to kiss his cheek and stand too closely for photographs.
Catholic priests, bound by celibacy, do not engage in romantic kissing, but rather only engage in friendly or familial kissing. Goslin had to gently remind Meghan to maintain a respectful distance on both occasions she approached him. Moreover, Meghan's invitation to Father Goslin for the couple's wedding vow renewal next year was seen as offensive and lacking in respect.
Father Larry Goslin is a respected Franciscan Friar recently assigned to Old Mission Santa Barbara, and even Kevin Costner took a considerable amount of time to invite him to the event.
This incident is not the first time Meghan has been embroiled in controversy related to her behavior. During the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany, Meghan faced criticism for attempting to kiss a female attendee on the cheek without seeking consent. This woman had suffered severe past injuries, including assault and harassment, which made Meghan's actions unsettling and frightening for her.
Furthermore, Meghan's behavior during Kevin Costner's event has attracted attention online. Footage of an awkward moment involving Meghan went viral. In the video, a woman approaches Meghan with a microphone, and Meghan initially appears to think it's meant for her. She reaches for the microphone but quickly lets go when she realizes it's not intended for her. Prince Harry can be seen walking behind her during this incident. Royal watchers on social media commented on the clip, describing it as cringe-worthy and awkward.
Amidst these incidents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are under increasing pressure to produce successful content for their Netflix projects, as their deal with the streaming giant has 18 months remaining. This comes after they were dropped by Spotify following lukewarm reception to Meghan's Archewell Audio podcast.
