Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charitable foundation, Archewell, has recently made headlines due to a significant donation of $250,000 to an initiative led by Ashley Biden, Joe Biden’s daughter.
The couple’s involvement in the Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce, a wellness center focused on supporting women impacted by trauma, is now raising questions from various political figures, including Nile Gardiner, a prominent figure from the Heritage Foundation.
Calls for Scrutiny Over the Donation
Gardiner, Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, is calling for “thorough scrutiny” of the donation made by Archewell.
According to the impact report released by the charity, the donation was made during the 2023-2024 tax year, and it sparked curiosity due to the couple’s apparent effort to build connections with the Biden family.
As the center is a trauma-informed wellness hub in Philadelphia, Gardiner questions the timing and motivations behind such a large contribution.
The Sussexes’ Efforts to Gain Political Influence
This is not the first time the Sussexes have been linked to attempts at gaining political influence.
Reports from 2022 revealed that Harry and Meghan were eager to return to the U.S. aboard Air Force One following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, though their request was denied.
Furthermore, they invited then-First Lady Jill Biden to the Invictus Games, but the invitation was declined, reportedly to avoid upsetting the royal family.
These instances have led some to speculate that the couple was seeking to strengthen their ties with the Biden administration.
Meghan’s Political Aspirations
Meghan Markle’s political ambitions are not new. She has been publicly advocating for various causes, including paid family leave.
There have even been rumors that she may consider running for president one day.
Her political activity dates back to her support for Hillary Clinton in 2016, and she has made no secret of her intentions to retain a significant role in U.S. politics.
Her biographer, Omid Scobie, has even suggested that Meghan could one day become president, calling her the “embodiment of the American dream.”
Archewell’s Growing Influence and New Initiatives
Beyond their political endeavors, Harry and Meghan have been focusing on expanding their charitable work.
Archewell has supported a $500 million initiative called Press Forward, which funds news organizations across the U.S. They have also made significant contributions to mental health and wellness causes, including their donation to Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce.
The center’s mission, led by Ashley Biden, aligns closely with Meghan’s own passion for mental health advocacy.
Political Influence and Celebrity Connections
Meghan’s political influence is evident not only through her public advocacy but also in her professional ties.
She hired former First Lady Michelle Obama’s press secretary to work with Archewell, raising more questions about her political future.
While Meghan continues to build her lifestyle brand, Harry is focusing on his humanitarian work, particularly through the Invictus Games, a competition for disabled veterans.
The Donation’s Purpose and Alleged Political Motives
Despite criticism from figures like Gardiner, a source close to Archewell insists that the donation was not politically motivated.
They claim it was made to support a shared interest in mental health, particularly in relation to Ashley Biden’s work with formerly incarcerated women.
However, the public’s perception of the couple’s political ambitions continues to fuel speculation about their true motivations.
In the midst of ongoing scrutiny, Archewell has yet to provide an official comment, but the Sussexes’ growing involvement in both politics and philanthropy remains a subject of significant debate.
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