Meghan and Prince Harry flew to New York on a private jet to celebrate the upcoming birth of their first child. This five-day event was attended by approximately 20 people and hosted in one of the luxury suites at The Mark Hotel in Manhattan. Several photos from the fourth episode of Meghan and Harry's documentary series captured interactions with these friends. Among others in the group portrait are university buddy Lindsay Roth, makeup artist Daniel Martin, and hairstylist Serge Norman. Meghan appears to be having a good time with friends like fashion designer Misha Nonoo and fitness instructor Taryn Toomey, as well as Marcus Anderson and publicist Selina Conn.
When it comes to Taryn Toomey, however, there is more to the story. According to The Sun, Prince Harry and Meghan experienced backlash in May 2019 after promoting Taryn Toomey's fitness class on their official Instagram account, which had over 7 million followers at the time. Taryn Toomey is the CEO and founder of "The Class" by Taryn Toomey, and a link on her profile encouraged people to book a high-priced retreat on Mystique, an exclusive Caribbean island.
These acts sparked questions about the Sussex Royal Instagram account, which was supposed to promote charitable causes rather than friends' companies. Penny Junor, a well-known author and broadcaster who specializes in royal autobiographies, expressed her displeasure, highlighting the importance of the royal family upholding a spotless reputation. She argued that endorsing commercial organizations was a mistake and that they should instead concentrate on boosting charities.
Taryn Toomey's initiatives extend beyond exercise, as her website sells jewelry and beauty products, including a $270 anti-aging cream. Taryn Toomey is married to a financial expert and once possessed a multimillion-dollar Manhattan condominium, which she sold in 2017. The incident surrounding Harry and Meghan's support of Taryn Toomey shed light on the complexity of the Sussex Royal account and the demands placed on the royal family in terms of affiliations and endorsements.
