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Caught on Camera: Meghan Markle’s Controversial Behavior at Charity Event
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, residing in Montecito, California, made headlines once again as Meghan Markle faced backlash for her behavior during a recent charity event.
Last week, the royal couple attended Kevin Costner's polo field event, 1805 Live, alongside celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres.
Despite rubbing shoulders with Hollywood elite, sources revealed that Meghan and Harry were reportedly snubbed by the stars present.
During the event, Meghan and Harry were seen attempting to interact with Katy Perry's parents for photo opportunities.
The situation escalated when Meghan approached Franciscan friar Larry Goslin of St. Barbara Parish for intimate photos.
Father Goslin was taken aback when Meghan attempted to kiss his cheek and get close for pictures, as celibate Catholic priests do not engage in romantic gestures.
He had to remind Meghan to maintain a respectful distance on multiple occasions.
Moreover, Meghan's invitation to Father Goslin to their upcoming wedding vow renewal was deemed disrespectful and inappropriate by the monk.
This incident added to a series of controversial actions by Meghan, including a previous incident at the Invictus Games 2023 in Germany, where she tried to kiss a female attendee without consent, causing distress to the individual who had a history of being attacked and harassed.
Father Larry Goslin, a respected Franciscan friar, recently assigned to Old Mission Santa Barbara, garnered admiration from the public, with even Kevin Costner taking time to invite him to the event.
Meghan's behavior at the charity function further fueled criticism, with footage capturing an awkward moment where she mistakenly reached for a microphone meant for another guest, leading to social media users expressing second-hand embarrassment over the incident.
As the scrutiny on Meghan Markle's actions intensifies, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are facing pressure to deliver successful content for their Netflix projects.
With 18 months remaining on their lucrative deal with the streaming platform, reports suggest that Meghan and Harry are striving to produce compelling content after facing setbacks with Spotify following lukewarm reception to the Duchess's Archetypes podcast.