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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s surprise visit to the Pasadena Convention Center has sparked widespread debate online. The couple, who served food to wildfire victims, volunteers, and first responders, aimed to provide relief to those affected by the devastating LA wildfires.
Single mom who lost everything in Eaton Fire hails Altadena’s ‘tenacity’ and ‘spirit’“Family Ties” star Justine Bateman, who has already voiced her distain for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ administration in the aftermath of the disastrous Southern California wildfires, slammed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for what she believed to be an insensitive “photo op” at an evacuation center for victims.
“They are ‘touring the damage’?” she asked, referring to media footage she had reposted on the social platform. “Are they politicians now? They don’t live here; they are tourists. Disaster Tourists.”Prince Harry and Markle had opened their home to friends and family forced to evacuatePrince Harry and Meghan Markle meeting with first responders and victims of the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2025.Markle speaking with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and Dough Goodwin, who’s home was destroyed in the Eaton Fire in Altadena.A plethora of users agreed with Bateman’s assessment of the royals, applauding her honesty. Others have praised the couple for their philanthropy.Photos show the few lucky mansions that escaped LA fire’s wrath in MalibuSmoke from LA wildfires is visible from space in grim satellite images Gavin Newsom hits back at Trump over wildfire blame game, urges him to visit LA: ‘Take a look for himself’Speaking to Jesse Watters on Friday, Bateman, who lives in the Hollywood Hills, said she was “pretty p—ed” with the state of her city. “If you’re going to run a city, or run a state, you have to take care of the basics. And that’s make sure that your fire and police department are well funded.” “If you’re not doing everything you can to take care of those problems if they arise, then get out. You are useless to us,” she declared. A representative for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, there are three active fires burning in Los Angeles: the Palisades Fire , the Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire Over 12,300 structures have been destroyed. As of Sunday afternoon, the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner had reported 16 fatalities as a result of the fires.LAFD's $300K-per-year diversity chief sparks fury for defending DEI by blaming the victim: 'He got himself in the wrong place'Male stripper reveals 'crazy' cheating trend for brides: 'Every single one' Meghan Markle postpones launch of Netflix show due to devastating wildfires in her hometown of Los Angeles ‘Selling Sunset’ star Jason Oppenheim accuses LA landlords of ‘illegally’ ripping off wildfire victims with housing prices Spencer Pratt asks fans to stream wife Heidi Montag’s 2010 album for income after home was burned in LA firesPrince Harry and Meghan Markle meeting with first responders and victims of the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2025.Markle speaking with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and Dough Goodwin, who's home was destroyed in the Eaton Fire in Altadena.LAFD's $300K-per-year diversity chief sparks fury for defending DEI by blaming the victim: 'He got himself in the wrong place'
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