The pair was present for the Wednesday grand opening of the West Coast location of the Navy SEAL Foundation's Warrior Fitness Programme. People magazine was told by Robin King, the CEO of the Navy Foundation, that Meghan and Harry were informed and well-prepared. They had studied the Navy SEAL Foundation and its initiatives in great detail. King revealed just that the couple showed there prepared and knowledgeable.
Nonetheless, it is said that WME bargained with the Navy SEAL Foundation for the couple's 'pathetic presence'. They were not allowed to give speeches, use microphones, or take part in ribbon-cutting duties; they were simply allowed to take pictures. Harry and Meghan are seen as more and more foolish the more times they attempt to adopt royal responsibilities. Ironically, their choice to resign from royal duties parallels their current activities. Originally, they wanted to avoid unpaid public engagements, hospital visits, ribbon-cuttings, and photo opportunities.
Many speculated that their invitation to the event was obtained by a large donation from Harry and Meghan's public relations team, leading them to feel it was not real. The couple, according to sources, was added at the last minute, wasn't actually invited to events, and wouldn't get another invitation. It was seen to be a desperate effort given their apparent desire to overshadow the "real Royals" and make headlines, especially in light of continuing legal disputes.
In related news, biographer and friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Omid Scobie, came under fire for comments he made regarding King Charles III's recent visit to Kenya. A picture of Charles and Camilla strolling on a red carpet in a muddy field, according to Scobie, co-author of the pro-Harry and Meghan biography "Finding Freedom," illustrated the monarchy's disconnection. In promoting "Endgame," his latest book, Scobie called the King unpopular and Prince William a power-hungry man. In addition, he attacked Queen Camilla, charging that she had gone to great lengths to preserve her reputation.
In his book "Spare," Prince Harry publicly chastised Camilla. During a discussion of these instances on The Daily Mail's Palace Confidential podcast, Royal Insider Richard Eden criticised Scobie's candid remarks. Eden contended that during their Kenyan visit, the royal couple had to follow the customs of their hosts. He emphasised how successful the visit was from a Kenyan standpoint and chastised pro-Harry and Meghan circles for their persistent scrutiny. Eden said that Scobie's criticism of the King and Queen was ludicrous and that it would have been impolite to turn down the red carpet.
