Postponed: Duchess Meghan's Award Ceremony Due to City Unrest
Protest-induced delay in award ceremony proceedings. - Ceremony postponed due to demonstrations
Gather 'round, folks! It's a bummer, but Duchess Meghan's (43) highly anticipated award ceremony at the "Night of Wonder" bash of the Natural History Museums in LA County has been put on hold. The shindig was set for Saturday, June 14, celebrating her efforts for women's support, but protests rocking the city forced a change of plans.
Let's Unite, Not Party
Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, the museum president, said it best: "When Los Angeles is hurting, our focus should be on healing and unity, not on celebrations." With LA needing our citizens to rally together and support neighbors, the museum wants to serve their community, keeping energy aimed at community needs rather than fancy happenings.[People]
Protests against immigration policies, allegedly connected to President Donald Trump (78), have been earning headlines in the city. Despite California's Democratic governor raising objections, Trump sent the National Guard to the city. On June 10, Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew in downtown LA.[Reuters]
Duchess Meghan, born and raised in LA, was set to receive an honor for her charitable acts. The museum announced their excitement to honor Meghan, whose dedication to improving community well-being and expanding opportunities for underserved communities mirrors the museum's mission.[NY Times]
New Date TBD
Originally, Meghan was also planned to deliver a speech at the event, along with other cultural and philanthropic heavyweights from LA. No worries – the party's not cancelled; it's just been postponed to a later, unspecified date.[Us Weekly]
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The postponement of the Night of Wonder gala was due to community circumstances in LA, which have led to widespread protests, but the protests themselves are not directly tied to President Trump's immigration policies as mentioned in the sources. The event's hosts, including the museum's Board of Trustees, leadership, and event partners, collectively agreed to postpone the gala due to the current community environment.[LA Times]
Originally scheduled guests included Meghan Markle, who was to be honored for her work supporting women and underserved communities, along with LA's cultural and philanthropic community members.[Today] The event was to feature a garden-themed setup with immersive exhibits, live music, and dinner.[ET Online]
- The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, had her award ceremony postponed due to the unrest in her hometown, Los Angeles.
- Despite the widespread protests in the city, these are not directly linked to President Trump's immigration policies.
- The much-anticipated gala, "Night of Wonder," originally scheduled for June 14, will now be held at a later, undetermined date, with Meghan still set to deliver a speech.
