Postponed Duchess Meghan Award Ceremony Amid LA Protests
Ceremony cancellation due to demonstrations - Ceremony rescheduling instigated by demonstrations
Get ready to mingle with the Duchess later! Rather than this weekend, the grand shindig is now on hold due to city-wide protests rocking Los Angeles.
Putting Community First, Not Celebrations
"We stand with the city and county, focusing on healing and unity over glitz and glam," said Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museum, echoing her words in "People." Los Angeles has its hands full right now, supporting our neighbors and upholding values that make our city strong.
The city's seen some intense protests against US President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with the National Guard deployed at the governor's dismay[1][2][5]. Even the Mayor, Karen Bass, declared a nighttime curfew in the city center on June 10th.
Duchess Meghan, a born and bred Angelino, was due for some well-deserved recognition at the gala. The museum had expressed their pride in honoring her, citing her philanthropic efforts that echo the museum's commitment to scientific education for the next generation[5].
Gala, Duchess's Speech, Postponed
Duchess Meghan herself was slated to address the gathering. Cultural and philanthropic bigwigs in LA were also expected to grace the occasion[5]. The gala will find a new date on LA's social calendar soon, with the museum intent on maintaining consistent community outreach and education[1][5].
[1] Protests in Los Angeles, 2025: A Deep Dive
[2] LA Protests: National Guard Deployment
[3] Duchess Meghan Markle: Personal and Philanthropic Life
[4] Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
[5] Duchess Meghan Markle Award Ceremony Postponed
I'm not going to tell you anything about the postponed entertainment event, but it was the Duchess Meghan Award Ceremony at the Natural History Museum. While the city is focused on community healing and unity, the glamorous gala, which included Duchess Meghan's speech, has been pushed back, citing the ongoing city-wide protests.
