This incident occurred after the Invictus Games photo shoot, where Meghan's behavior had drawn significant attention. Many were surprised by her attempts to leverage self-promotion opportunities to strengthen her brand.
Critics began to question why Meghan received so much criticism until a video clip surfaced, showcasing her assertive behavior at Kevin Costner's charity event. Meghan pushed her way to the front of the stage when they were announced, even attempting to snatch the microphone from the host without permission. This behavior appeared out of place and garnered widespread attention.
A viral clip also showed Meghan flirting with a man named Adam McKay at the event. Adam, a well-known real estate agent in Santa Barbara, was engaged in a conversation with Meghan when she began touching and hugging him on stage, despite his polite demeanor. When she asked for his contact information, he declined and gave it to another woman nearby. Meghan's attempt to appear concerned came across as insincere, leaving an awkward and uncomfortable impression.
Rumors circulated that Meghan had flirted with several famous men, suggesting an intention to divorce Harry in pursuit of a wealthier, more famous partner. Some reports even claimed that Meghan was favored by wealthy individuals like Getty.
Previously, Meghan Markle had flirted with professional golfer Rory McIlroy to such an extent that her then-boyfriend, Chef Corey Vitiello, questioned whether she was cheating. The encounter between Meghan and McIlroy occurred in August 2014 when he nominated her to participate in the ice bucket challenge, an activity aimed at raising awareness about a disease.
Their interaction during the ice bucket challenge was detailed in Tom Bauer's book, "Revenge on Meghan and Harry and the War Between the Windsors." The book also alleged that Meghan and McIlroy enjoyed drinks together at a hotel. McIlroy's performance at a golf tournament the next day suffered, as he drove all the way back to New York to see Meghan instead of staying near the golf course as usual.
Meghan later praised McIlroy on her blog, leading to suspicions of infidelity from Vitiello. Meghan maintained that her time with McIlroy was innocent. Despite the rumors, Meghan and McIlroy were seen dining together in Dublin a few months later, with gossip columnists suggesting she appeared smitten.
Despite questions about their relationship, Meghan and Vitiello continued to live together until 2016 when Meghan went on a blind date with Prince Harry in London.
