Duchess focuses on community outreach while Harry’s visa battle intensifies
As concerns over Prince Harry’s US residency status grow, Meghan Markle has made an unexpected move, turning her focus to hands-on charity work in California.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who relocated to the US for a life of independence, now face heightened scrutiny following Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Despite resolving his visa case in September last year, Harry is once again under legal review, with a court hearing set for February 5 in Washington, D.C., to determine whether he misrepresented information on his immigration application.
Amid the uncertainty, Meghan has been actively engaging with the local community. She recently partnered with Altadena Girls, a nonprofit founded by 14-year-old Avery Colvert, to support girls affected by the devastating wildfires in California. Meghan was seen volunteering at a Los Angeles food bank and even appeared in an Altadena Girls Instagram Reel.
Colvert praised Meghan’s involvement, telling Marie Claire, “She was so excited to help. She even brought clothing from her own closet and spent hours styling girls who had lost everything.”
Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan also made a significant financial donation to wildfire relief efforts and opened their Montecito home to friends and families impacted by the disaster.
The timing of Meghan’s charitable initiative comes just before Harry’s court appearance, where Judge Carl J. Nichols will decide whether his visa status remains intact or if deportation orders could be issued. With mounting legal and political pressure, the couple faces an uncertain future in the US.
