Residents of New York City are expressing their discontent with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ahead of their upcoming Archwell Mental Health Summit.
The couple, who will be returning to the Big Apple on October 10th, are facing backlash from locals following their recent announcement.
This negative reaction may be attributed to the infamous car chase incident that occurred just five months ago, leaving many wondering why the couple chose New York as the location for their event.
The Archwell Foundation’s Parents’ Summit aims to provide support and guidance for families navigating the challenges of children’s mental health in the digital age.
Specifically, the event encourages parents who have experienced loss or difficulties related to their child’s social media use to attend.
Over the past year, these families have been actively engaged with the Archwell Foundation, fostering a sense of community and working towards impactful solutions.
Markle and Prince Harry will be joined by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for a panel discussion on mental health, which will be hosted by Carson Daly.
However, it is worth noting that despite being referred to as a summit, the event is expected to last only one to one and a half hours.
Some critics argue that the term “summit” creates a grandiose image that does not accurately reflect the event’s true nature.
Interestingly, the PR article highlights that this is the first-ever in-person event for Archwell, even though the foundation has been in existence since 2020.
Additionally, it mentions Project Healthy Minds as a long-time partner of the Archwell Foundation, despite this only being the second year of the event and the first time Archwell is participating.
These details have led some to question the authenticity of the article, suggesting that it may have been written by Meghan herself.
However, despite the anticipation surrounding Meghan and Harry’s visit, reports indicate that ticket sales for the event have been sluggish.
In fact, a source claims that New York parents have boycotted the summit, resulting in a lack of revenue to cover Meghan’s expenses, including security, food, and speaker fees.
Critics argue that this event seems to be another attempt by the couple to solicit donations for the Archwell Foundation, with only a small percentage actually going towards the cause.
Furthermore, concerns have been raised about the timing and location of the event.
It is scheduled for a Tuesday, making it difficult for working parents and children who are in school to attend.
Additionally, the choice of venue, speculated to be a high school auditorium, has been questioned.
This has led some to question the true intentions behind the summit, with suspicions of it being another charity ploy aimed at benefiting Meghan more than anyone else.
Adding fuel to the fire, recent allegations of the couple forcing students in New York to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have resurfaced.
Critics argue that this raises questions about why the couple would choose to hold an event in a city where they were previously accused of such behavior.
Interestingly, a Forbes article highlighting major events for World Mental Health Day fails to mention Meghan and Harry’s involvement.
Instead, it focuses on Project Healthy Minds’ second annual festival, featuring speakers such as Carson Daly, Anderson Cooper, David Axelrod, and the owner of the Indianapolis Colts.
This has led some to speculate that the couple may have secured their appearance through a talent agency, piggybacking on an already established event.
Meanwhile, on October 9th, Glenn Close will be hosting her 11th annual Bring Change to Mind Gala in New York City, where she plans to honor Ryan Reynolds.
However, Meghan Markle was reportedly uninvited from the event, further adding to the controversies surrounding her and Prince Harry.