The recent attendance of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Miss Foundation for Women’s 50th Anniversary Gala in New York has sparked curiosity among fans.
The couple, accompanied by Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, arrived at the prestigious Ziegfeld Ballroom in a grand vehicle.
However, what puzzled many was their decision to walk through a Hertz rental car office upon exiting the car.
Social media users took to Twitter to express their confusion.
One individual questioned whether the entrance to the venue was located behind the Hertz office, while another wondered why the couple found themselves inside a car rental establishment.
In reality, the entrance to the Ziegfeld Ballroom is situated on 141 West 54th Street, New York, while the Hertz office is across the street, adjacent to the New York City Center, as indicated on a map.
Interestingly, the CEO of Hertz shed light on the situation, revealing that Meghan had employed private photographers who were not permitted into the gala’s security area.
Consequently, she entered through the side entrance, allowing her photographers to capture the desired shots while creating the illusion of a swarm of paparazzi.
While the theater indeed possesses a front entrance, Meghan strategically utilized the Hertz office to her advantage.
It appears that Meghan pays paparazzi to take her photos, which they subsequently sell, as their time would otherwise not be worthwhile.
Additionally, there were a few other freelance photographers waiting for the couple in front of the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
However, Meghan has no control over how her image is captured by photographers who are not on her payroll.
These photographers were also prohibited from entering the security area, but Meghan’s private photographers managed to evade surveillance by using an alternative entrance.
Reports suggest that the photographers continued to document the couple’s activities in New York City, including the possibility of a dinner.
Furthermore, they sought to create a sense of drama by highlighting the couple’s discreet entrances through parking garages and other doors to avoid the public and street photographers.
This practice is quite common among famous individuals when they go about their daily lives.
Meghan’s unconventional entrance was likely a preemptive measure to set the stage for a subsequent chase story.
Had they entered through the front entrance, it would have been evident that there were only a few cameras present compared to the arrivals of genuine celebrities, rendering the chase story nonsensical.
Addressing rumors, a Hertz representative denied any contractual agreement with Meghan Markle.
Previously, Meghan’s PR team had suggested that her arrival at the New York Gala to receive the Women of Vision award served as promotion for Hertz, an American car rental company.
The Duchess of Sussex arrived at the event alongside her husband Prince Harry and her mother, Doria Ragland.
The couple’s departure from the gala also raised eyebrows, as they arrived in an SUV but left in a New York taxi.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle’s recent appearance at the Miss Foundation for Women’s 50th Anniversary Gala garnered attention not only for her presence but also for the peculiar route she took upon entering and exiting the venue.
While it may seem unconventional, such tactics are often employed by celebrities to control their public image and generate media interest.