Boycott Grows in New York as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Face Backlash

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

Surprisingly, tickets for the event have remained unsold, with New Yorkers taking a stand against funding the Sussexes' visit.

Set to take place on October 10, this summit marks Meghan and Harry's comeback to the Big Apple after a high-profile car chase incident that unfolded in the city just five months ago.

The Parents' Summit, organized by the Archwell Foundation, is designed to support families in navigating children's mental health and well-being in the digital era, particularly focusing on parents who have grappled with the repercussions of their children's social media usage.

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

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

In addition to Meghan and Prince Harry's involvement, U.S.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy will join them for a dialogue on mental health, while Carson Daly will host a panel discussion during the event.

Some observers have raised eyebrows at the event being labeled a summit, considering it is essentially a concise one to one-and-a-half-hour panel session.

The grandiose connotation associated with the term “summit” has sparked speculation about the event's actual scale and significance.

Despite being the first in-person gathering organized by Archwell, which was established in 2020, questions have surfaced regarding the timing and underlying motivations driving the summit.

Project Healthy Minds has been a steadfast partner of Meghan and Harry's foundation, despite the event only being in its sophomore year.

Nonetheless, the royal couple's impending trip to New York has triggered a wave of negative sentiment among local residents, possibly stemming from the contentious car chase incident that transpired earlier.

Critics have voiced skepticism about Meghan and Harry's choice of New York as the event location, given the backdrop of their near-disastrous car chase in the city.

Allegations have been levied against Meghan for allegedly seeking attention at the expense of local distress.

Concerns have also emerged over the lackluster ticket sales for the Parents' Summit, raising doubts about Archwell's ability to draw attendees and prompting a boycott by New York parents.

Rumors suggest that proceeds from ticket sales were intended to cover Meghan's expenses, including security, catering, and speaker fees.

The timing of the event, slated for a Tuesday when parents are typically occupied with work and children are in school, has fueled further speculation.

Moreover, the choice of venue, reportedly a high school auditorium in New York City, has added another layer of uncertainty to the event's logistics.

Amidst concerns about the summit potentially serving as a fundraising platform for the Archwell Foundation, fears have been expressed that only a fraction of donations would directly benefit the cause, with the remainder possibly channeling back to Meghan.

Recent controversies surrounding the Sussexes' alleged coercion of New York students into signing NDAs have cast a shadow over the event's credibility.