Keanu Reeves expressed his frustration towards Meghan as she brought a film crew along to Los Angeles Children's Hospital while dressed as Diana.
Meghan Markle seemingly replicated a moment from Princess Diana's life on March 21st when she visited the hospital. This visit occurred during the hospital's month-long campaign, "Make March Matter," which aims to garner support for children's health.
During her time there, Meghan engaged with patients and staff, engaging in activities like reading popular children's books such as "Rosie Riveter," "Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons," and participating in the Literally Healing program, which provides families with over 65,000 books annually. Additionally, she participated in Steam activities, including coloring, problem-solving, and number counting with the patients.
This appearance echoed Princess Diana's compassionate gestures, reminiscent of her visit to the Pediatric AIDS unit at Harlem Hospital in 1989. Diana's empathy towards the children she encountered was deeply moving, as recalled by Gren Elliot McKinty Shahalam, a hospital administrator who interacted with her. He remembered Diana's genuine care for the children, her hugs, and the love she shared with them. Meghan's attempt to emulate her late mother-in-law through volunteering at the hospital seemed sincere, yet it was overshadowed by skepticism from some quarters.
Keanu Reeves, the Canadian actor and director, criticized Meghan's sudden engagement in charity work after relocating to America, insinuating a potential ulterior motive related to brand promotion. In contrast, Reeves himself is known for his genuine altruism, devoid of self-promotion. He emphasized the importance of altruistic intent in charitable endeavors. Criticism also arose regarding the photographing of children during Meghan's visit, contrasting the lack of publicity surrounding other celebrities' visits to similar institutions.
Meghan's portrayal of her visit as a display of her acting skills drew further scrutiny. Some viewed it as an attempt to showcase her talents even in the context of interacting with sick children, deeming it as contrived. Despite the criticism, Meghan concluded her visit by taking Polaroid pictures with the patients, personally signing each one before departing. However, her husband Prince Harry and their children were notably absent from the event, leading to criticism of exploiting sick children for a photo opportunity.
Questions arose regarding Meghan and Harry's role and relevance in the United States, as they lack official positions or duties. Their status as celebrities has been contested, and their representation of the royal family remains unclear. Critics questioned the necessity of hiring a PR team and a film crew for promotional activities, highlighting a perceived lack of genuine purpose in their endeavors.
