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Arch Seeks Help on GoFundMe to Pay Off Meghan and Harry’s Mortgage in LA
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have turned to crowdfunding platform GoFundMe in an effort to pay off the mortgage on their new home in Los Angeles.
However, a public relations expert has suggested that Meghan's Hollywood strategy has not been successful, as people are not interested in the content she is producing.
While Prince Harry has been in the spotlight throughout 2023, with the release of his memoir and his battles with the press and the court, Meghan's year has been relatively low-key.
She has made appearances at events such as Taylor Swift's Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, Kevin Costner's charity fundraiser, and Variety's Power of Women event.
According to PR expert Mark Bukowski, Meghan's focus has been on putting herself out there at red carpets and premieres, hoping to catch the attention of industry professionals who might offer her roles or opportunities.
However, this approach hasn't yielded the desired results for her.
Bukowski believes that the couple is searching for backers who align with their values, but their high-end projects have failed to convince platforms like Netflix and Spotify of their value.
Bukowski suggests that Meghan and Harry need critical friends around them, individuals who can provide honest feedback and help them navigate their careers without operating in an echo chamber.
It seems that the couple's attempts to secure financial support for their endeavors have been met with limited success.
Recently, it was reported that Meghan's organization, Archewell, set up a GoFundMe campaign to pay off the mortgage on their Los Angeles home.
Anastasia Hansen, a Californian supporter, explained that Meghan and Harry arrived in the US without jobs and with limited funds.
The fundraiser was intended to offer help, compassion, and love by fully paying off their home loan.
During their bombshell TV interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry defended their pursuit of lucrative media deals, stating that his family had cut him off financially, leaving him responsible for their security.
However, the online fundraising campaign was shut down just three days after it started, having received only three donations, including $5 from Hansen, $100 from another supporter, and an anonymous $5 contribution.
The news of the GoFundMe campaign has sparked criticism from some quarters.
One commentator argued that Meghan and Harry's decision to seek financial assistance for their mortgage is a vulgar insult to immigrants and refugees who arrived in the US with nothing and have worked hard to build a better life for themselves and their families.
The commentator also questioned Meghan's priorities, suggesting that she could have started a fundraiser to help those less fortunate instead of focusing on her own financial situation.
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of living within one's means and not relying on charity collections, particularly when one is a British prince with significant resources at their disposal.
