Critics and fans alike were taken aback by Meghan's seemingly concerted efforts to capitalize on self-promotion opportunities and boost her brand's image. The incident in question occurred during Kevin Ker's charity event, where Meghan's actions raised eyebrows. When Harry and Meghan were introduced at the event, Meghan jostled in front of her husband, Harry, and even attempted to grab the microphone from the host, refusing to relinquish it, despite Oprah being the intended speaker on stage, there to discuss charity work.
A viral video clip from the event captured Meghan engaging in what appeared to be flirtatious behavior with a man named Adam McCay. 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 Adam's polite demeanor, it was evident that Meghan's actions made him uncomfortable. When Meghan asked for his contact information, he declined, opting to provide it to a nearby woman instead.
Meghan's attempt to project concern or interest came across as insincere, leaving a lingering sense of awkwardness and concern among onlookers. This incident added fuel to previous rumors suggesting that Meghan had flirted with several famous men while still married to Harry. Some reports even suggested that Meghan had a desire to replace Harry with a wealthier and more famous partner.
Notably, Meghan was rumored to have flirted with professional golfer Rory McIlroy back in 2014. Their initial encounter occurred when McIlroy nominated Meghan to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge, an awareness-raising activity for a disease. Details of their interaction were included in Tom Bower's book, "Revenge on Meghan and Harry: The War Between the Windsor." The book claims that Meghan and McIlroy enjoyed drinks together at a hotel following the challenge. McIlroy's performance at a subsequent golf tournament was allegedly affected as he drove back to New York to see Meghan instead of staying near the golf course as usual.
Meghan addressed her time with McIlroy on her blog and insisted it was innocent, though her then-boyfriend, Chef Cory Vitiello, reportedly raised questions about their relationship. Meghan and McIlroy were later seen having dinner together in Dublin, sparking more speculation. The couple remained together until 2016, with reports suggesting that Meghan was still living with Vitiello when she went on a blind date with Prince Harry in London that year.
