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Controversy continues to surround the lives of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, as a new scandal came to light this week. It involves a snub they gave to an elderly neighbor who tried to welcome them with a gesture of kindness. The incident occurred in 2020 but only recently made headlines after the neighbor published a book.
After renouncing their royal titles and moving to the United States to live a “normal life” away from the British crown, the couple settled in Montecito, California. They have been living there with their children Lilibeth and Archie for the past three years. However, their neighbor, 88-year-old US Navy veteran Frank McGinity, attempted to extend a warm welcome but was met with hostility.
McGinity published his memoirs in April of this year, revealing the encounter: “I have a large house next to Harry and Meghan’s property, and I live in the guest house while renting out the main house on Airbnb. (…) They live in the former McCormick property, and I went to their door with movies on a CD, but they weren’t interested. The guy at the door rejected me and didn’t take the movie, he just said ’they’re not interested’,” recounted the ex-marine.
The 88-year-old man expressed that he was simply trying to be a good neighbor. However, he is not the only one who has experienced a snub from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Last year, Meghan was involved in an embarrassing incident when she tried to use her celebrity status to have a venue cleared, but it didn’t go as planned. In July, the royal couple was invited to a tribute to Nelson Mandela at the United Nations (UN) in New York. After attending the event, they went to the Locanda Verde restaurant to spend time with friends.
Apparently, Meghan wanted privacy and requested that the entire place be reserved for them and three other friends, which was impossible to fulfill as it had already been booked for a birthday celebration. As a result, their bodyguards allegedly intimidated the diners by warning them not to take photos.
In 2019, Meghan lost one of her security guards as the man resigned after 30 years of service. He was replaced by an agent who couldn’t handle the duchess’ behavior. It was reported that there were no conflicts between them, but Meghan’s desire to live as a normal woman rather than a royal was making the agent’s job difficult, as she had to modify the entire security protocol to protect her life, according to El País.
In 2018, employees of the British royal family dubbed Meghan “Hurricane Meghan,” as reported by the Daily Mail, stating that “everything had to be done the Markle way.” Biographer Robert Jobson claimed that “Prince Harry gave the order to always follow his fiancée’s wishes regarding the wedding.” This allegedly led to the resignation of Melissa Touabti, one of Meghan’s assistants, who “couldn’t handle her diva behavior.”
It seems that these snubs have contributed to the couple’s negative reputation, as they continue to face criticism and controversy in their post-royal life.
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D his disappointment at the way he was treated, stating, “I was just trying to be a good neighbor, but it seems like they want nothing to do with me.” McGinity had hoped that his gesture of kindness would help build a positive relationship with his new neighbors, but instead, he was met with rejection.
This incident has once again raised questions about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s behavior and their desire for privacy. While it is understandable that they may want to live a quiet life away from the spotlight, some critics argue that their actions towards their neighbor were rude and ungrateful.
On the other hand, supporters of the couple argue that they have the right to set boundaries and decide who they interact with. Moving to a new place and dealing with the constant attention and intrusion of others can be overwhelming, especially for someone who has experienced the intense scrutiny that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced.
Nevertheless, the controversy highlights the challenges that come with living in the public eye and the constant scrutiny that public figures face. Every action they take is closely analyzed and dissected, magnifying even the smallest incidents. This can make it difficult for them to form genuine relationships and navigate their new lives outside of the royal family.
As the criticism continues to surround the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it remains to be seen how they will address this latest scandal. Whether they choose to provide an explanation or simply ignore the controversy, it is clear that the public’s fascination with their lives and actions shows no signs of waning.
Los desplantes de Harry y Meghan han generado polémica constante en los medios, y parece que no pueden escapar de ella.
La vida de Harry y Meghan sigue siendo un foco de controversia y descontento. Parece que no importa lo que hagan, siempre habrá críticas y desplantes.