While parts of Los Angeles are literally burning, and families have lost everything, Meghan decides to show up in Pasadena—strategically with Harry this time—to do what she does best: turn someone else’s tragedy into a photo opportunity. And where does she choose to go? Not to Crunch, where she grew up. Not to help her neighbors in Montecito. No, she picks a wealthy area of Pasadena where she has zero connections.
A 14-year-old girl started a charity called The Alad Dana Girls Fire Recovery Fund. It’s a sweet initiative that helps teenage girls affected by the fires feel normal again, with clothes and beauty products. Now, I’m not criticizing this young girl at all—she’s doing what she knows best at her age. But here’s where it gets interesting. Just days after this charity announces they can accept donations, who shows up? St. Meghan, of course, with her designer shopping bags and camera-ready hugs.
This is what makes my skin crawl: she consistently targets smaller, more vulnerable organizations—often involving children—because they’re less likely to question her motives or refuse her help. Think about it: no major, established charity wants to touch her with a 10-foot pole anymore. They know her game. So, she targets these smaller groups who’ll be grateful for any attention. And here’s the really cynical part: she uses these kids as human shields. When people like me call out her behavior, her squad can say, “How dare you attack a charity helping children?”
The timing of this stunt is so transparent. This whole thing barely got any media attention until Meghan’s PR machine kicked into gear. Suddenly, Town & Country is running articles about how the Sussexes are dedicated to helping wildfire victims. Meanwhile, Paris Hilton quietly raised $800,000 for actual relief efforts. But Meghan? We don’t even know what Archewell actually donated. And when someone asked about matching their donation, the Sussex Squad got defensive real quick.
Can we talk about the absurdity of her leaving her own house, which is supposedly under evacuation warning, to drive 200 miles for a photo op? If you’re really concerned about wildfires threatening your home, maybe stay there with your kids, instead of chasing cameras across Southern California. Let’s also remember the San Ysidro Ranch incident—another time Meghan used vulnerable teenagers for publicity—or when a homeowner whose property she supposedly visited had to go to the police because no one could confirm if she actually went where she claimed. The reporter who posted about it suddenly put the article behind a paywall. And we all know who benefits from that arrangement.
It’s exhausting watching her play the same games over and over. Meanwhile, William and Catherine are out there doing real work, making actual change, without needing constant validation. We have to watch this endless parade of calculated photo ops and PR stunts. The most frustrating part? Some people still fall for it. But more and more are seeing through the act. Even TMZ ripped her apart for this latest stunt. Mainstream media is starting to ask questions. The facade is cracking, but she just keeps doubling down.
You know what really gets me? While all this is happening, Catherine is recovering from surgery, showing true grace and dignity by maintaining her privacy, focusing on her health and family, without turning it into a media circus. That’s what real class looks like. And where’s Harry in all this? Probably back at their mansion, helping craft the next press release about their huge donations while they face potential eviction (which, by the way, is completely different from an evacuation, but they’re happy to let people conflate the two for sympathy points).
Look, I could go on all day about this, but I think you all get the picture. It’s the same playbook we’ve seen time and time again: find vulnerable people, show up with cameras in tow, make it all about herself. Rinse and repeat. The only difference is that fewer and fewer people are buying it.
What do you think about this latest publicity stunt? Are you as fed up as I am? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more royal commentary. Until next time, stay informed and keep calling out these publicity stunts for what they really are. The truth is, while Meghan’s out there trying to manufacture these moments for the cameras, real people are suffering, real charities are doing actual work, and the genuine members of the royal family are carrying on with their duties without needing to alert the press every time they do something good.
And here’s what really proves my point: notice how she made sure those designer shopping bags were visible in every photo. How the 14-year-old founder just happened to be there for a perfectly staged greeting. How the timing aligned so perfectly with her need for positive press after the latest round of criticism. This is what happens when you have someone who sees every tragedy, every cause, every person’s suffering as nothing more than an opportunity for self-promotion.
It’s getting harder and harder to watch, especially when you compare it to how William and Catherine handle their charitable work—with genuine care, dignity, and zero need for constant validation. The contrast couldn’t be clearer. While the working royals focus on making real change, Meghan’s out here essentially treating people’s tragedies like episodes of a reality show. And speaking of reality shows, let’s not forget her Netflix series that turned family drama into entertainment. It’s all part of the same pattern.
You know what’s really telling? The fact that these appearances always happen when negative press about her is peaking. It’s like clockwork: bad press hits, and suddenly St. Meghan appears somewhere with her camera-ready smile and practiced hugs. The calculation of it all is just so transparent.
Let’s talk about the actual help being provided. Paris Hilton raised $800,000—that’s tangible assistance. Local community groups are organizing real relief efforts. Meanwhile, we have Meghan showing up with some shopping bags and orchestrating photo ops. The priorities are crystal clear. What’s particularly cringe-worthy is how she’s essentially using this 14-year-old’s genuine desire to help as a PR shield. This young girl started something sweet and well-intentioned, and rather than quietly supporting it, Meghan had to make it about herself. It’s a pattern we’ve seen over and over.
Remember when she and Harry were still working royals? The difference in approach was stark. Even then, while William and Catherine were building long-term relationships with their patronages and making real impact, Meghan was jumping from photo op to photo op, always with the cameras in tow. It’s exhausting watching someone treat serious issues—whether it’s mental health, teen suicide, or natural disasters—as nothing more than a backdrop for their personal brand-building.
Each appearance feels more calculated than the last, and this latest one might be the most transparent yet. The Sussex Squad can try to defend this all they want, but the facts speak for themselves. If you’re truly concerned about helping fire victims, you don’t need Town & Country to write about it. If you’re genuinely worried about evacuation warnings at your home, you don’t drive 200 miles for a photo op. If you really care about supporting a charity, you don’t need to orchestrate a media moment around it.
But here’s the really sad part: while we’re all distracted by these publicity stunts, real people are suffering, real charities are struggling to get attention and support, and the actual work of helping fire victims gets overshadowed by this circus. And where is Harry in all this? The man who once seemed to have so much promise, so much potential to make real change, is now reduced to a supporting character in this endless reality show. It’s truly tragic to watch, especially when you remember how he used to be.
Speaking of Harry, let’s not forget how different he was before all this—the way he interacted with people, especially children and veterans, felt genuine. Now, everything feels scripted, calculated, designed for maximum media impact. The transformation is heartbreaking to watch.
The whole situation just keeps getting more absurd. We have Meghan showing up at carefully selected locations, always with perfect timing for maximum media coverage, while real relief efforts happen quietly in the background. It’s like watching a particularly tasteless reality show play out in real time.
You know what’s really telling? The way these appearances are always timed perfectly to counter negative press. It’s like she has a playbook: bad press hits, wait a few days, show up somewhere with cameras, hug some people (preferably children or vulnerable individuals), make sure the designer accessories are visible, and wait for the friendly media outlets to spin it into another “St. Meghan Saves the Day” story.
And let’s talk about the selective media coverage. Notice how certain outlets always get the scoop, how some stories are behind paywalls while others are free, and how the narrative is always carefully controlled. It’s PR 101.
