Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s New Bodyguard: Protection or Influence?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, have done their thing again, by enlisting the protection services of reality star Kim Kardashian’s former bodyguard. Meghan and Prince Harry’s new bodyguard was spotted with the former ‘Suits’ actress during an exciting hiking trip near her luxurious residence in Montecito, California. Wearing a comfortable sporty outfit, consisting of leggings, a black T-shirt and a green shirt tied at the waist, Meghan took some time for herself last weekend by enjoying a long walk in the mountains, while in London He was performing the coronation of his father-in-law, King Charles III, an event that Prince Harry attended alone.

A new bodyguard for Meghan Markle: protection or influence?

This action by Markle has been considered a new strategy to differentiate his “simple” lifestyle from the opulence of the British Royal Family. However, for many people it was a demonstration of power, especially after being caught with the former bodyguard of Kim Kardashian, one of the most influential celebrities in the entertainment industry.

The mysterious security guard, who was wearing sunglasses, He was closely following Meghan and two of her friends as they toured the surroundings of his mansion valued at more than 16 million euros. According to reliable sources, this bodyguard worked for the star of ‘The Kardashians’ in 2016, before and after Kanye West’s ex was the victim of an assault in Paris. According to Steve Stanulis, another former bodyguard for the SKIMS CEO, “These individuals belong to a select group of elite people with a police or military background. Usually, if a man is good enough to work with high-ranking personalities, profile, it is very likely that he is sought after not only for his skill in protection, but also for his influence. He gives a good image!”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry invest a fortune in their security

Stanulis, now in the film business, added: “Kim’s safety has always been paramount. It’s no different for Harry and Meghan as they are also world famous and therefore just as vulnerable.” Now, let’s remember that taxpayer-funded security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stopped in 2020 with their departure from the UK. However, elite bodyguards can earn up to 1,800 euros per day, which represents a large investment per year in security issues.

Exclusively, a source revealed to the British tabloid ‘The Sun’ that the Sussexes’ new bodyguard works for TorchStone Global, the same company that Alberto Álvarez, the bodyguard who previously protected the couple, worked for. According to the insider, “Meghan and Harry have hired a lot of different personal protection personnel, which has created some tension due to the concerns expressed by the couple,” he said.