Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a grand entrance into the online world three years ago with the launch of their Archewel website.
They described it as a platform where kindness prevails.
However, royal observers have noticed a peculiar absence of information regarding Meghan’s recent accolades on the site.
This raises questions, as the couple has never been shy about celebrating their achievements.
Specifically, there is no mention of Meghan receiving the Women of Vision award in New York and the Gracie awards in California, both in May.
The last update shared on Archewel was about Mental Health Awareness Month on May 15th.
The omission of Meghan’s awards has left some royal fans puzzled.
One possible explanation for this silence could be that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have refrained from discussing the awards due to an incident that occurred after the New York City ceremony.
According to the couple, they were pursued by paparazzi for two hours, resulting in a near-catastrophic car chase.
However, their claims were met with skepticism, as neither the mayor of New York City nor the police seemed to corroborate their dramatic account.
In fact, social media users pointed out that at least one of the photographers was riding a bike, hardly a high-speed pursuit.
Instead of garnering public support, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex faced criticism for allegedly exaggerating the incident.
Adding to the scrutiny, film and TV producer Herbal Ganasti expressed his disbelief in Meghan’s royal status and accused her of using Prince Harry’s profile to boost her own celebrity brand.
Ganasti referred to Meghan as a middle-aged divorcee named Rachel from Los Angeles who calls herself the Duchess of Sussex.
He argued that the concept of royalty remains perplexing to many Americans and suggested that Meghan is leveraging her position for future political ambitions.
Such criticisms only serve to undermine Meghan’s credibility.
Furthermore, recent tax filings for the year 2021 revealed that Harry and Meghan’s Archewel Foundation allocated less than a quarter of its income to charitable causes.
The documents also disclosed that the couple dedicated only one hour per week to working on the foundation.
In 2021, the foundation received a total income of approximately $13 million, primarily from two significant one-time donations.
The highly debated $10 million contribution constituted the majority of the funding, leading insiders to speculate that it may have come from Oprah Winfrey as compensation for her interview with the couple in March 2021.
An additional $3 million may have been contributed by the couple themselves or another generous benefactor.
The foundation reportedly distributed around 25% of the funds raised through grants to various causes, including Covid-19 vaccine distribution, support for Afghan and Ukrainian refugees relocating to the United States, and the construction of a playground for survivors of the Evaldi school shooting.
In a 24-page impact report published on the Archewel Foundation’s website, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle detailed the allocation of funds to these initiatives.
However, the lack of transparency regarding Meghan’s awards and the limited distribution of funds by the foundation raise questions about the couple’s commitment to their philanthropic endeavors.
These revelations may further impact Meghan’s public image and aspirations for future political involvement.
As the scrutiny intensifies, it remains to be seen how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will address these concerns and regain the trust of their supporters.