A bushfire relief effort by British couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has failed, according to a Hollywood actress turned producer.
'Family Ties' star Justin Bateman has already expressed his disdain for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' government in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, and has criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for an insensitive 'photo shoot'. He accused him of doing so. At the disaster victim evacuation center.
“Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are no different than ambulance chasers,” said an upset Bateman, 58. I wrote a letter to Xformerly on Twitter, took place on Saturday evenings. “What an unpleasant 'photo-op' they have accomplished.”
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan visit Southern California to support wildfire victims and recovery efforts
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry met with officials in Pasadena after massive wildfires broke out in California. (Fox 11 Los Angeles)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pictured in Pasadena on Friday. (Keith Birmingham/Media News Group/Pasadena Star News via Getty Images)
“Are they 'cruising the area'?” she asked, referring to media footage she reposted on social platforms. “Are they politicians now? They don't live here. They're tourists. Disaster tourists.”
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Video captured by fox 11 los angeles Prince Harry and Markle were seen interacting with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo on Friday.
Fox News Digital also revealed that Prince Harry and Markle opened their home to displaced friends and family and donated clothing, children's supplies and other essentials to help affected areas.
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Many users agreed with Bateman's assessment of the royal family and praised her honesty. Some have praised the couple's philanthropy.
Bateman continues his blistering attacks on California officials and the way they handle wildfires. Bateman, who lives in the Hollywood Hills, told Jesse Watters on Friday that he was “pretty satisfied” with the situation in his city. “If you’re going to run a city or a state, you have to take care of the fundamentals; [to] Please check with the fire department and police station[s] We also have plenty of funds. ”
“If you're not doing everything in your power to deal with problems when they arise, get out. You're of no use to us,” she declared.
WATCH: Justin Bateman on California Fires: 'If you're going to run a city, you've got to take care of the basics'
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Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
According to the California paper, There are currently three fires burning in Los Angeles, according to the Forest Fire Service. palisades fire More than 12,300 structures were destroyed.
As of Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office reported 16 deaths from the fire.
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