Harry and Meghan, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, find themselves embroiled in a massive scandal after their ambitious $10 million GoFundMe campaign for their Archwell Foundation was abruptly canceled due to a lack of donations.
The couple, who have consistently presented themselves as philanthropists and humanitarians, launched the fundraiser in March 2021 with the hope of raising funds for their various causes and projects.
However, after nine months, the campaign had only managed to gather a meager $5,000, mostly contributed by their own staff and close friends.
The general public, it seems, was not interested in donating to what many have labeled a fraudulent foundation, believed to be nothing more than a front for the couple’s lavish lifestyle and media deals.
Sources reveal that Harry and Meghan resorted to setting up the GoFundMe page as a desperate attempt to salvage their popularity and credibility following their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
During the interview, they made several accusations and complaints against the royal family and the British media.
Hoping to win back their fans and supporters while proving they were not driven by greed and selfishness, they sought to appeal to the public’s generosity and sympathy.
Unfortunately for them, their plan backfired as the public saw through their deceit and manipulation, refusing to contribute to their dubious charity.
The legitimacy and transparency of their foundation were called into question by many.
Archwell Foundation had not registered as a non-profit organization in either the US or the UK, nor had it disclosed its financial statements or beneficiaries.
This raised suspicions among the public, who questioned why the couple needed to solicit money from the public when they had already secured multi-million dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify and purchased a luxurious $14.65 million mansion in Montecito, California.
Critics and detractors of the couple were quick to mock and ridicule their fundraising efforts, pointing out their hypocrisy and double standards.
They highlighted the fact that Harry and Meghan had spent more on personal expenses, such as security, travel, and legal fees, than they had donated to their own foundation.
Furthermore, they noted that the couple had neglected to support any of the charities they had previously endorsed or patronized, instead focusing on their own vanity projects and self-promotion.
Former fans and supporters expressed their deep disappointment and disillusionment with the couple’s fundraiser.
Feeling betrayed and deceived, they regretted ever defending or supporting Harry and Meghan.
They called for the couple to step away and leave them alone, no longer wishing to associate themselves with individuals who had exploited their royal status and fame to solicit money from the public without delivering on their promises or values.
Finally, in December, the couple’s GoFundMe campaign was officially canceled after failing to reach its $10 million target.
In a statement, Harry and Meghan claimed that they decided to close the fundraiser due to the unprecedented challenges and difficulties they had faced throughout the year.
They expressed gratitude to the few donors who had contributed to their cause and vaguely mentioned continuing their “impactful work” to make a positive difference in the world.
However, their statement was met with skepticism and scorn, as many doubted their sincerity and integrity, accusing them of being frauds and scammers.
People speculated that the couple had canceled the campaign out of embarrassment and exposure, with no intention of using the funds for charitable purposes but rather pocketing or spending it on themselves.
Their impact and influence in the world, it seemed, were viewed as negative, not positive, affecting not only their lives but also those of others.