Austin taxpayers expressed their disapproval with Megan and Harry's request for government-funded security as they sought protection to board a private jet.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted at San Antonio Airport, likely departing Texas after Meghan's keynote address at SXSW. During their stay, Harry showed support for Meghan's speech. Following the festival, the couple paid a visit to the home of Irma Garcia, a schoolteacher tragically killed in the Uvaldi school shooting of 2022.
A photo posted on the Instagram page Duro, as part of its weekly celebrity sightings series, captured Megan and Harry's airport stroll. In the image, Harry sported a Navy jumper with rolled-up sleeves and dark jeans, while Megan donned sunglasses atop her head, paired with a black shirt, leggings, and flats.
Despite their attempt to blend in, a source disclosed that government-funded security discreetly escorted them to their private jet, using an alternate entrance near a United Airlines sign, fueling speculations about their mode of travel.
Observers noted Megan's awareness of a bystander filming as they passed by, prompting skepticism about the authenticity of their public appearance. This staged endeavor seemed geared towards polishing their public image ahead of the Invictus Games ceremony in London.
However, critics argue that their attempt to negotiate with the government contradicts the British political system's protocol, as ex-royals lack the authority for such discussions. Taxpayers voiced outrage online, questioning the allocation of public funds to safeguard individuals they perceive as irrelevant to national security.
Amidst the backlash, one taxpayer vented frustration on social media, questioning the necessity of providing security for "two wannabe royals" attempting to establish a secondary royal family in the United States. The taxpayer's sentiment echoed widespread resentment towards what many perceive as unwarranted privilege and entitlement.
Despite their efforts to command attention with a police escort, skeptics contend that Megan and Harry's relevance has dwindled, emphasizing that Harry is now simply Harry, devoid of his former royal stature.
