Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent tour of Los Angeles Fire Stations has been met with criticism from media personality Megan Kelly.
Kelly criticized the couple’s attempt to remain relevant in American consciousness, arguing that their tour was a commodification of their royal connections and the institution that gave them their platform.
Kelly criticized the couple’s practiced poses and performance activism, stating that each station visit appeared meticulously choreographed and aimed to generate maximum media coverage while requiring minimal actual engagement.
Kelly also noted that the couple’s approach seemed to have left their Hollywood days behind, with every gesture and expression appearing rehearsed.
Kelly argued that the couple’s commodification of compassion and their attempt to rebrand themselves as humanitarian activists have reignited debates about their role in American public life since their dramatic exit from royal duties and subsequent relocation to California.