Prince Harry recently found himself embroiled in a hotel reservation sc-ndal just as he was preparing for the Diana Awards ceremony in New York.
According to the Raw Saga YouTube channel, Harry’s trip to New York has turned into a spectacle filled with speculation, largely revolving around an alleged denied reservation at a luxurious five-star hotel. However, it's essential to approach these rumors with caution, as they remain unverified. The rumor mill has also churned out claims that Meghan Markle may be the mastermind behind this hotel debacle.
Raw Saga’s video suggests that Meghan allegedly made last-minute changes to Harry’s travel plans without his knowledge, which reportedly caused the hotel to reject his reservation. This situation has been likened to something straight out of a soap opera, though it remains speculative and lacks confirmation.
This latest controversy comes amid escalating tensions between Harry and Meghan, especially regarding their public engagements. The Raw Saga video insinuates that Meghan’s supposed interference in Harry’s travel plans is only a glimpse of the deeper marital issues between the couple. Harry's solo trip to New York is set to coincide with significant global events such as the UN General Assembly's high-level week and Climate Week, where he will attend without Meghan by his side. His visit is expected to involve heightened security, particularly in light of a previous incident in May 2023, when Harry, Meghan, and her mother were involved in a paparazzi chase through New York. This episode has led to enhanced security protocols for future public engagements.
In December, the NYPD’s intelligence chief wrote to the Metropolitan Police, detailing reckless behavior exhibited by paparazzi during the May incident. The paparazzi, driving vehicles, scooters, and bicycles, forced Harry's security team, which included an NYPD-led car, to take evasive actions multiple times to avoid collisions or becoming trapped in side streets.
After reviewing the case with the Manhattan District Attorney's office, authorities concluded they had enough evidence to arrest two individuals for reckless endangerment. As a direct result of this dangerous pursuit, Harry's future engagements will feature increased security. The New York Police Department has been instructed to take additional precautions to ensure Harry's safety, as the behavior of the paparazzi in the previous incident was deemed reckless. This heightened security, funded by taxpayers, has sparked mixed reactions from the public.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Prince William is also scheduled to be in New York for the Earthshot Prize event. However, the future king has opted to avoid overlapping with Harry’s visit by forgoing an in-person appearance. Instead, William is expected to send a video message to the Earthshot Innovation Summit, which will take place at the Plaza Hotel on September 24th. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has speculated that Harry's timing may be a calculated attempt to attract additional media attention, especially given the concurrent events. Fitzwilliams remarked, "I think the timing was in Harry's mind when he arranged this, simply because he knew it would garner extra publicity." William, on the other hand, seems to be intentionally avoiding any direct involvement with the New York summit.
