Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation demonstrated significant philanthropy, donating over a million dollars to various projects while also allocating substantial amounts to staff salaries.
The charity disbursed $200,000 to Georgetown University's gender justice initiative, honoring Princess Diana's legacy, and contributed $100,000 to the Halo Trust. Additionally, Archewell donated $10,000 to flood relief in Nigeria and $50,000 to a Ukrainian crisis response charity.
The foundation's annual report unveiled substantial contributions to numerous projects, showcasing the breadth of its philanthropic efforts. Despite the impressive giving, the report revealed a decline in donations.
The foundation's executive director, James Holt, considered the Sussexes' right-hand man since the inception of Archewell, received an annual salary of $227,000, including a $20,000 bonus. This marked a significant increase from his initial salary of $59,000 the previous year.
The foundation employed five people, and their combined salaries totaled $640,000 for the year. Archewell also allocated $125,000 to the NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc. for establishing the NAACP Archor Digital Civil Rights Award. This initiative gained prominence in Archewell's 2022-2023 impact report.
In an intriguing turn of events, it was revealed that Megan Marle and Prince Harry were honored at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. However, speculation arose about the Archwell NAACP award, given to Megan's professional bodyguard during the ceremony. There were murmurs in the media suggesting that Harry and Meghan might have purchased the award.
Tom Bow's book revealed that José Andrés, nominated by Harry and Meghan to be Time magazine's icon, received $25,000 from Archewell for his kitchen charity. The joint statement in Archewell's report clarified the couple's intentions behind the NAACP award, emphasizing their desire to highlight individuals transforming the digital world positively.
Following the release of Archewell's 2023 impact video, media attention shifted to reports suggesting that Harry and Meghan would face questioning from Catherine over the racist Royals controversy. Brand expert Denise Palad Davy dismissed the accusations in the book as utterly absurd, asserting that Kate would not let them affect her publicly.
Palad Davy praised Kate's strength and resilience, stating that she would carry on with her life despite the controversy. Kate's composed demeanor, akin to the queen's stoicism, was evident at public events like the Royal Variety Show and the Christmas Carol concert. Despite the allegations, Kate remains popular, receiving positive press coverage and unintentionally asserting her influence in her own dignified manner.
