Royalty in Action: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Roll Up Their Sleeves on Field Helping at World Central Kitchen Amid LA Fires

Published 01/10/2025, 10:14 PM EST

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In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Hollywood has transformed into a haven of humanitarian aid with A-listers diving headfirst to extend their helping hands to the affected. As California’s gloom-filled skies cast dark clouds over the Sussexes’ adopted home, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry refused to get caught up in the whirlwind of what-ifs. Instead, they took action to dive into the fray with a hands-on approach, serving hope and sustenance at World Central Kitchen.

While the Duke and the Duchess may have left their roles as working royals, royalty flows in their DNA and it shows. 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry step up to the plate amidst LA inferno

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As the Los Angeles fires rage on, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry issued a joint statement on their official website, enlisting organizations assisting relief efforts, including José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, a longstanding partner of the Archewell Foundation. According to Fox 11, the Duke and the Duchess later showed up at the kitchen in Pasadena where food was being distributed to the first responders and victims of the Eaton Fire. The clip shows the Sussex couple engaging with the volunteers and evacuees in their times of need.

As per the mayor of Pasadena, Victor M. Gordo, Markle, and the Prince, came up without royal shackles to offer their helping hands to support the heavily affected and greet them personally. They even served food anonymously beforehand. While World Central Kitchen was one of the organizations their statement enlisted, others include the LA Fire Department, Foundation, the Animal Wellness Foundation, Compton Cowboys, Airbnb and 211 LA, Baby2baby, and All Power Books. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Show Their Royal Compassion for LA Wildfire Victims

Although the forecasts were not too great about their own Montecito abode, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry opened its gates to the evacuees following the incident. 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pull down the guards of the Montecito mansion

According to a new report from PEOPLE, after multiple wildfires took over Los Angeles County, including the Pacific Palisades and Malibu areas in Pasadena and Altadena, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry opened the gates of their $14 million Montecito mansion to friends forced to evacuate. Their home, built 90 miles north of LA, is currently out of threat despite worrying about predictions previously. Through the Archewell Foundation, the couple has partnered with multiple organizations to reach more victims immediately.

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Additionally, the Duke and the Duchess have donated supplies, clothing, and children’s essentials following the disaster. In their joint statement, the Sussex couple also urged fans to support those who have been rendered shelterless in the fire. Now, with their feet on the ground to ensure the organizations do not run out of volunteers, Markle and the Prince have set a one-of-a-kind example of royalty.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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