{"id":6494,"date":"2025-01-14T11:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=6494"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:44:14","slug":"harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/6494","title":{"rendered":"Harry and Meghan show unity amid LA wildfire crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='\"entry-content\"'>\n<p><strong>Harry and Meghan demonstrate unity and support for each other during the LA wildfire crisis, showcasing their commitment to resilience.\n<div id='\"ez-toc-container\"' class='\"ez-toc-v2_0_71' counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction>\n<div class='\"ez-toc-title-container\"'>\n<p class='\"ez-toc-title\"'>Table of Contents\n\n<nav>\n<ul class='\"ez-toc-list' ez-toc-list-level-1>\n<li class='\"ez-toc-page-1' ez-toc-heading-level-2>The Duke and duchess of sussex visit wildfire victims in Los Angeles\n</li><li class='\"ez-toc-page-1' ez-toc-heading-level-2>Supporting evacuees at Pasadena shelter\n</li><li class='\"ez-toc-page-1' ez-toc-heading-level-2>Balancing individual and joint public appearances\n</li><li class='\"ez-toc-page-1' ez-toc-heading-level-2>Meghan\u2019s Netflix series and return to Instagram\n</li><li class='\"ez-toc-page-1' ez-toc-heading-level-2>Criticism and praise for wildfire support\n</li><li class='\"ez-toc-page-1' ez-toc-heading-level-2>Visiting fire-damaged areas and offering support\n\n\n\n<h2><span id='\"The_Duke_and_duchess_of_sussex_visit_wildfire_victims_in_Los_Angeles\"' class='\"ez-toc-section\"'>The Duke and duchess of sussex visit wildfire victims in Los Angeles\n<p>Harry and Meghan visited Los Angeles to support victims of devastating wildfires. It marked their first public appearance together in 145 days.\n<figure class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"lazy' loaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/photo.wikiany.net%5C/uploads%5C/photos%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/14%5C/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-34147600_1736839945.JPG%5C%22" alt='\"harry' and meghan show unity amid la wildfire crisis width='\"1049\"' data-src='\"https:\/\/photo.wikiany.net\/uploads\/photos\/2025\/01\/14\/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-34147600_1736839945.JPG\"' data-was-processed='\"true\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>Meghan Markle hugged victims and first responders at a Pasadena evacuation center last Friday. Prince Harry watched on, visibly moved.\n</p><p>Their previous public appearance was in August during their Colombia tour. In Cali, the couple was seen smiling, clapping, and dancing.\n</p><h2><span id='\"Supporting_evacuees_at_Pasadena_shelter\"' class='\"ez-toc-section\"'>Supporting evacuees at Pasadena shelter\n<p>On January 10, the Sussexes visited a shelter in Pasadena. They mingled with volunteers and Pasadena\u2019s mayor, Victor Gordo.\n<figure class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"lazy' loaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/photo.wikiany.net%5C/uploads%5C/photos%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/14%5C/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-94112000_1736839944.JPG%5C%22" alt='\"harry' and meghan show unity amid la wildfire crisis width='\"928\"' data-src='\"https:\/\/photo.wikiany.net\/uploads\/photos\/2025\/01\/14\/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-94112000_1736839944.JPG\"' data-was-processed='\"true\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Harry and Meghan\u2019s public appearance**: Their visit to support LA wildfire victims marked their first public appearance together in 145 days.\u00a0\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>Meghan hugged a woman on camera, and both appeared distressed as they listened to victims\u2019 stories.\n</p><p>Their Archewell Foundation donated to the LA wildfires appeal, providing clothing, children\u2019s items, and other essentials.\n</p><p>The couple also opened their Montecito mansion to friends and loved ones evacuated due to nearby fires.\n</p><h2><span id='\"Balancing_individual_and_joint_public_appearances\"' class='\"ez-toc-section\"'>Balancing individual and joint public appearances\n<p>Insiders describe a \u2018twin track\u2019 approach to public appearances. Harry and Meghan increasingly pursue separate causes.\n<figure class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"lazy' loaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/photo.wikiany.net%5C/uploads%5C/photos%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/14%5C/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-59194100_1736839944.JPG%5C%22" alt='\"harry' and meghan show unity amid la wildfire crisis width='\"1038\"' data-src='\"https:\/\/photo.wikiany.net\/uploads\/photos\/2025\/01\/14\/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-59194100_1736839944.JPG\"' data-was-processed='\"true\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>The couple donated money, clothing, and essential supplies through their Archewell Foundation.\u00a0\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>In December, Harry attended a New York media summit alone. He addressed rumors about his marriage, dismissing speculation:\n</p><div>\n<div><span class='\"ctaText\"'>See also\u00a0\u00a0<span class='\"postTitle\"'>Thousands of Algerians celebrated Imane Khelif\u2019s historic gold medal win\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve apparently divorced 10, 12 times. It\u2019s hard to keep up. I feel sorry for the trolls.\u201d\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-3>\n<div data-type='\"_mgwidget\"' data-widget-id='\"1643945\"' data-uid='\"11c8b\"'>\n<div id='\"mgw1643945_11c8b\"'>\n<div>\n<div class='\"mgbox\"'>\n<div id='\"7dab8802-d26c-11ef-a6f5-c4cbe1e3eca4\"' class='\"mgline' teaser-21932632 type-w data-i='\"O9b0omrB3oVMPOgZasSnK1Y-jl2H6sQCSNkkqSshtgY3W3QRyOKAU8MrWLeRzxMyMl3W1fCMYA7pKzXbhg7WgaQiIel8xo9qgNR1EzBIPbw*\"' data-cat='\"IAB13-9\"' data-observing-start='\"1736854890931\"' data-observing-time='\"1191\"' data-showed='\"1\"'>\n<div class='\"image-with-text\"'>\n<div class='\"mcimg\"'>\n<div class='\"image-container\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Meghan attended a gala in Los Angeles with Tyler Perry.\n</p><p>The couple\u2019s joint tours in 2024 included Jamaica, Nigeria, and Canada to promote the Invictus Games.\n</p><h2><span id='\"Meghans_Netflix_series_and_return_to_Instagram\"' class='\"ez-toc-section\"'>Meghan\u2019s Netflix series and return to Instagram\n<p>Meghan is filming her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which features Harry. Its release was delayed due to the wildfires.\n</p><p>She also returned to Instagram after a six-year hiatus, sharing a tribute to her late dog, Guy. Intimate moments with Harry and their children were included.\n<figure class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"lazy' loaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/photo.wikiany.net%5C/uploads%5C/photos%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/14%5C/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-18681500_1736839944.JPG%5C%22" alt='\"harry' and meghan show unity amid la wildfire crisis width='\"936\"' data-src='\"https:\/\/photo.wikiany.net\/uploads\/photos\/2025\/01\/14\/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-18681500_1736839944.JPG\"' data-was-processed='\"true\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Harry and Meghan have been pursuing individual projects, including Harry\u2019s media summit trip and Meghan\u2019s Netflix series.\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><h2><span id='\"Criticism_and_praise_for_wildfire_support\"' class='\"ez-toc-section\"'>Criticism and praise for wildfire support\n<p>Some criticized\u00a0Harry and Meghan\u2019s involvement as \u2018disaster tourism.\u2019 Actress Justine Bateman\u00a0accused them of using the crisis for publicity.\n</p><p>Others defended their efforts, highlighting their positive impact on morale. Mayor Gordo described them as \u201cgreat people\u201d with \u201cgreat personalities.\u201d\n</p><p>The Sussexes distributed food parcels at the Pasadena Convention Center evacuation site. They hugged World Central Kitchen\u2019s founder, Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s, who is providing hot meals to victims.\n</p><h2><span id='\"Visiting_fire-damaged_areas_and_offering_support\"' class='\"ez-toc-section\"'>Visiting fire-damaged areas and offering support\n<figure class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"lazy' loaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/photo.wikiany.net%5C/uploads%5C/photos%5C/2025%5C/01%5C/14%5C/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-44186000_1736839943.JPG%5C%22" alt='\"harry' and meghan show unity amid la wildfire crisis width='\"760\"' data-src='\"https:\/\/photo.wikiany.net\/uploads\/photos\/2025\/01\/14\/harry-and-meghan-show-unity-amid-la-wildfire-crisis__u29__0-44186000_1736839943.JPG\"' data-was-processed='\"true\"'><figcaption class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Their wildfire visit drew mixed reactions, with some critics labeling them as \u201cdisaster tourists.\u201d\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>Harry and Meghan toured burnt-out homes in Pasadena and Altadena. They spoke with victims and expressed deep concern.\n</p><p>Mayor Gordo praised their efforts: \u201cThey want to be as helpful as they can and are very caring people.\u201d\n</p><p>The fires have claimed 24 lives and scorched nearly 14,000 acres. The LA Medical Examiner reported fatalities in the Palisades and Eaton Fire zones.\n</p><p>Between 4,000 to 5,000 structures, including celebrity homes, have been damaged or destroyed. The Sussexes continue to offer support amid this crisis.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Harry and Meghan demonstrate unity and support for each other during the LA wildfire crisis, showcasing their commitment to resilience. 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