Staff Reports
In a curious twist of fate, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to reach into their deep royal pockets and make a hefty donation to a healing clinic in Philadelphia, allegedly established to help women overcome trauma. This particular clinic, run by none other than the Biden administration, received a six-figure sum from Archewell, the couple’s charitable organization. One can’t help but wonder if they are trying to cozy up to the Biden family in a bid to gain some political influence, or perhaps just looking for a reason to stay relevant in a world that seems to be leaving them behind.
Nile Gardiner, esteemed director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation, is calling for some serious transparency from Archewell. It seems he suspects these philanthropic efforts could be less about charity and more about strategic alliances. Given that this donation was made during the 2023-2024 tax year, while Joe Biden was still seated comfortably in the Oval Office, it raises eyebrows. The timing certainly suggests they might be angling for a favorable relationship with those in power—who wouldn’t want a little political clout?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing criticism for their $250,000 donation to Ashley Biden’s "wellness center," with some questioning whether they were trying to curry favor. https://t.co/J41Sf28R8Y
— The New York Sun (@NewYorkSun) February 12, 2025
This isn’t the first time the Sussexes have attempted to weave themselves into the fabric of American political life. When they were denied seats on Air Force One for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, it seemed the White House feared igniting a diplomatic faux pas with Buckingham Palace, from which they are all too eager to distance themselves. The fact that they extended an invitation to Jill Biden for the Invictus Games—only for her to decline—is almost comical. One wonders if they’ve still got their royal GPS set on the wrong directions.
As if this storyline wasn’t juicy enough, rumors have surfaced regarding Markle’s alleged political ambitions. Sources close to her—which may as well be known as “friends who speak too freely”—imply that she has aspirations to run for the presidency. This isn’t a new development, as she publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton back in 2016 while simultaneously launching her own tirade against Donald Trump. If anyone embodies the “American dream,” as her biographer claims, it seems to involve pulling some impressive strings in Hollywood and mixing it up in politics for the sake of a comeback.
Despite all the murmurs swirling around the Sussexes, a source from Archewell insists that their donation was purely altruistic, focusing on mental health advocacy rather than political maneuvering. However, skepticism runs rampant with the juxtaposition of their recent actions against the backdrop of Harry’s background checks for visa entry into the U.S. His past admissions about drug use have led to calls for the Department of Homeland Security to divulge his immigration records. If they were looking for a way to solidify their status in America, their past might catch up to them in ways they didn’t expect.
