The couple attended the grand opening of the West Coast location of the Navy SEAL Foundation's Warrior Fitness Program on Wednesday. Robin King, the CEO of the Navy Foundation, acknowledged that Meghan and Harry were informed and well-prepared, having studied the Navy SEAL Foundation and its initiatives in great detail.
However, it is reported that WME negotiated with the Navy SEAL Foundation for the couple's participation, resulting in what was described as their 'pathetic presence.' They were restricted from giving speeches, using microphones, or participating in ribbon-cutting duties; they were only allowed to take pictures.
The couple's attempts to adopt royal responsibilities are viewed as increasingly unconvincing, considering their original intention to avoid unpaid public engagements, hospital visits, ribbon-cuttings, and photo opportunities.
Speculation arose that their invitation to the event was secured through a substantial donation from Harry and Meghan's PR team, leading some to doubt its authenticity. Sources suggest that the couple was added at the last minute, wasn't genuinely invited, and won't receive another invitation. The move is seen as a desperate attempt, given their apparent desire to overshadow the "real Royals" and generate headlines, especially amidst ongoing legal disputes.
In related news, biographer and friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Omid Scobie, faced criticism for comments he made about King Charles III's recent visit to Kenya. Scobie, co-author of the pro-Harry and Meghan biography "Finding Freedom," called King Charles and Prince William power-hungry and attacked Queen Camilla, accusing her of striving to protect her reputation.
Royal Insider Richard Eden criticized Scobie's candid remarks, emphasizing the success of the royal couple's visit from a Kenyan standpoint and condemning pro-Harry and Meghan circles for persistent scrutiny. Eden argued that Scobie's criticism of the King and Queen was baseless and that it would have been impolite to decline the red carpet during their Kenyan visit.
