Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Actions at Wildfire Evacuation Site Stir Controversy
Shocking new allegations have surfaced, claiming that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry insisted people "take a break" from their volunteer efforts at a wildfire evacuation site so the couple could be photographed.
The claims were made by Matt Belknap, co-host of the *Never Not Funny* podcast, who shared the story after his daughter, Zoe, volunteered at one of the evacuation centers. According to Belknap, “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle showed up to a site with hundreds of volunteers, and they cleared everyone out.” He continued, “Everyone was told to take 15 minutes because these people were coming in to pretend they were helping and get a photo op.”
Jimmy Pardo, the podcast’s other host, also criticized the couple’s actions, suggesting that if they truly wanted to help, they should have simply joined in with everyone else, like Nick Cannon did. “That’s what you do. That’s helping,” Pardo remarked.
However, a source close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quickly responded to these accusations in a conversation with *Page Six*, defending their involvement. The source stated, "It’s offensive to Meghan and Harry that anyone would think this was just a photo opportunity. Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles, so this is, and always will be, home to her."
The source further emphasized that Meghan is “not just a tourist” and highlighted the couple's long-standing commitment to the cause. They explained that Meghan and Harry had invested significant time and resources into helping, including donations of money and essential items, and had been volunteering long before the media became aware of their involvement.
