In a recent charity event, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, faced criticism for her inappropriate actions towards a Franciscan friar.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who now reside in Montecito, California, after stepping down as senior working members of the royal family, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Costner’s polo field in Santa Barbara for his charity event, 1805 Live.

There, they mingled with Hollywood celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres.

However, according to sources, the couple was largely ignored by the A-listers.

During the event, Meghan and Harry were seen blocking Katy Perry’s parents and actively seeking photo opportunities.

They even approached Franciscan friar Larry Goslin of St. Barbara Parish, resulting in intimate photos being taken.

However, Father Larry Goslin was reportedly alarmed when Meghan attempted to kiss his cheek and stood too close to him for the pictures.

As a celibate Catholic priest, he reminded Meghan to maintain distance, as romantic kissing is not appropriate in his position.

The incident didn’t end there.

Meghan also invited Father Larry Goslin to their upcoming wedding vow renewal, which he found offensive and lacking respect.

Father Larry Goslin, a recently assigned Franciscan friar at Old Mission Santa Barbara, is highly respected within the community, and it took Kevin Costner considerable effort to invite him to the event.

This isn’t the first time Meghan has faced controversy due to her actions.

During the Invictus Games 2023 in Germany, she received criticism for trying to kiss a female attendee on the cheek without permission.

This incident deeply affected the woman, who had previously experienced attacks and harassment.

In a photo capturing the moment, the attendee can be seen tilting her head away from Meghan’s lips, clearly uncomfortable with the invasion of personal space.

It is no wonder that Meghan was largely shunned by guests at Kevin Costner’s event.

Video footage of another cringe-worthy moment involving Meghan has gone viral.

In the video, a woman approaches the Duchess with a microphone, and Meghan mistakenly believes it is meant for her.

She reaches out to grab the microphone before realizing her error and quickly letting go, making a swift exit as Prince Harry follows behind.

Social media users expressed second-hand embarrassment and described the incident as cringey.

Amidst these controversies, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix projects are expected to receive a significant boost.

The couple has 18 months remaining on their lucrative deal with the streaming giant.

However, they face pressure to deliver successful content after being dropped by Spotify due to underwhelming performance of the Duchess’s Archetypes podcast.

Meghan Markle’s actions during the charity event have once again sparked criticism and raised questions about her behavior.

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue their ventures outside the royal family, their actions will be closely scrutinized by both supporters and critics alike.