The video, which was showcased during an Invictus seminar, had a central theme of recovery, highlighting the organization's ongoing support and its primary partnership with Prince Harry's Invictus Games. Meghan's visit took place at the Fisher House Foundation in Los Angeles, a charitable organization providing housing to military families while their loved ones receive medical treatment.
This visit occurred just a day before Meghan's departure for Düsseldorf last month. In the video, Meghan, dressed in a striped Ralph Lauren shirt and a black skirt, engaged with and embraced families of veterans. The former actress also provided narration for the video, which included footage from the Invictus Games, depicting athletes reuniting with their families and celebrating their athletic accomplishments.
During the video, Meghan explained that her visit to the Fisher House Foundation had caused her delay in attending the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf. However, questions have arisen regarding the true reasons behind Meghan's visit. Initially, she attributed her delay to buying milkshakes for her children. Some critics have speculated that Meghan's visit to the Fisher House was a calculated move.
Reddit users have scrutinized the situation, noting that Meghan has been associated with the Invictus Games since 2017 but had never visited a Fisher House before. Her visit to the Fisher House took place just a week or two before the Düsseldorf event, seemingly for the specific purpose of filming the video.
In response to speculations about distance being a factor in their previous lack of visit, it's worth noting that the Fisher House Meghan visited is relatively close to their known Beverly Hills locations. It's situated just five miles from various places frequently frequented by Harry and Meghan, such as Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Beverly Hills. This proximity suggests that they would have passed by the Fisher House numerous times, yet no visit or assistance had been extended to the families there until this particular video shoot.
In the video, Meghan stated that her visit in September 2023 was her first and only visit to the Fisher House. According to Fisher House manager Robert Campbell, Meghan's visit was a brief one, aligning with the script and taking approximately 10 minutes for her to introduce herself, interact with everyone, record short video greetings, conclude her visit, and depart.
This visit seemed to be an activity initially expected to be carried out by Prince Harry, but Meghan assumed the role instead. This mirrors a pattern seen previously, such as during an event at Kevin Costner's benefit where Prince Harry was expected to introduce Costner, but Meghan took over the task.
Speculation suggests that this behavior may be linked to an ongoing divorce negotiation. It's posited that Meghan's representatives may be seeking to secure continued access to the Invictus Games or financial compensation. There could be an agreement in place where Harry supports Meghan's career even after their separation or a pre-divorce deal involving the division of remaining assets and Harry's commitment to promoting Meghan's endeavors. This could potentially explain the recent surge in public relations efforts.
