Boycott Brews in New York Ahead of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archwell Parents’ Summit

A boycott is brewing in New York as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gear up for their return to the city in mid-October to host Archwell's inaugural in-person event, the Parents' Summit.

Surprisingly, there has been a lack of interest from New Yorkers, with no tickets sold and locals unwilling to cover the expenses for the Sussexes.

The event, scheduled for October 10, will mark Meghan and Harry's comeback to the Big Apple, following a tumultuous car chase incident five months ago.

The Parents' Summit, organized by the Archwell Foundation, is designed to aid families in navigating children's mental health and well-being in the digital era, with a particular emphasis on parents who have faced challenges related to their child's social media usage.

These families have actively participated in the foundation's activities over the past year, fostering a sense of community and collaborating on solutions.

A representative for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex emphasized their shared commitment to sharing personal stories, data, and research to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in other families.

Meghan and Prince Harry are set to be joined by U.S.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for a conversation on mental health, as well as participating in a panel moderated by Carson Daly.

Some observers have raised eyebrows at the event being labeled a summit, given that it is essentially a one to 1.5-hour panel discussion, potentially creating a grander impression than the reality.

Questions have also been raised about the timing and motives behind Archwell's first-ever in-person event, despite the foundation being established in 2020.

Critics have expressed skepticism towards Meghan and Harry's upcoming visit to New York, particularly in light of negative sentiments from local residents, likely stemming from the controversial car chase incident.

The choice of New York as the event location, where the near-disastrous car chase occurred, has raised eyebrows, with some accusing Meghan of seeking attention at the expense of locals.

Concerns have been voiced regarding ticket sales for the event, with indications that Archwell has struggled to sell tickets, leading to a boycott by New York parents.

There are doubts surrounding the event's timing, falling on a Tuesday when parents are typically occupied with work and children are in school.

Additionally, the selection of a high school auditorium in New York City as the venue has sparked further inquiries.

Speculations suggest that the event might serve as another charity fundraising initiative for the Archwell Foundation, prompting concerns that only a fraction of donations would reach the intended cause, while the remainder could benefit Meghan personally.

Furthermore, apprehensions have been raised about the event's location, especially in light of recent allegations involving the Sussexes allegedly pressuring students in New York to sign non-disclosure agreements.

Notably, major events are slated for World Mental Health Day, including Project Healthy Mind's second annual World Mental Health Day festival, featuring prominent speakers like Carson Daly, Anderson Cooper, David Axelrod, and the owner of the Indianapolis Colts.

Interestingly, Meghan and Harry were not listed as speakers for the event, although they secured an appearance through a talent agency on October 9 at Glenn Close's 11th annual “bring change to mind” gala in New York City.

However, Meghan's participation was reportedly revoked from another event.