Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Visit LA Wildfire Victims
Meghan Markle again Prince Harry have rolled up their sleeves to help those affected by the wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena, California on Friday, January 10.
Us Weekly understands that Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, are volunteering to provide food and supplies to people affected by the Eaton Fire.
During their visit, the couple witnessed first-hand the horrific stories of the victims, but also the strong spirit of the community as they supported it. The Duke and Duchess also took time to interact with the elderly and families affected by the crisis inside the Pasadena Convention Center.
As well as serving food alongside World Central Kitchen (WCK) volunteers outside the venue, Harry and Meghan donated clothing, baby items and other essentials to the main donation centre, We Get It.
Donations of money are also made to aid, rehabilitate and rebuild efforts through their charity, the Archwell Foundation.
Harry and Meghan also joined Jennifer Siebel NewsomFirst Partner of California, and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordonin personally thanking first responders, incl Fire Chief Marrone and his crew from the LA County Fire Department and members of CalFire and the Pasadena Police Force at the Rose Bowl.
As part of their volunteer efforts, Harry and Meghan met the founder of World Central Kitchen José Andrés at the organization's food stations and thanked the teams for their hard work in helping the community in their time of need.
It comes after Meghan and Harry opened their Montecito, California home this week to friends who were evacuated as fires raged in parts of Los Angeles, including the Pacific Palisades area, Malibu, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills.
Meghan and Harry live in Montecito with their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Their home is about 80 miles north of Pacific Palisades in the LA area, where the fires started on Tuesday. on January 7.
Although it is not known which friend of the couple used this home, thousands of people were forced to flee their homes due to the wildfire. Among the celebrities affected by the fire are: Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt again Milo Ventimigliatheir homes burst into flames.
The couple dedicated a page on their official website to the wildfires, sharing information about resources and organizations participating in the relief effort.
The couple first moved to California from the UK in 2020 during the crisis. After settling on Vancouver Island, Canada, they spent several months Photo by Tyler Perry Los Angeles home before buying their home in California.
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