Canceled: Meghan Markle's Award Ceremony due to City Chaos
Protests lead to the delay of the awards ceremony. - Protests lead to delay in the scheduled award event
In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle (43), the Duchess, will no longer receive her honor at the "Night of Wonder" gala, thanks to the tumultuous mood of our city. This event, set to take place at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, has been rescheduled due to the city's unrest.
Let's Support, Not Celebrate
Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, the museum's fearless leader, shared a statement that encapsulates their stance. In her own words, "As a heart of L.A., our mission in tough times is obvious: We aim to be a beacon of hope and unity, focusing on community aid, rather than lavish festivities." She expresses that Los Angeles desperately needs our unity to uplift our neighbors and reflect our city's resilient spirit2.
The city is caught in a whirlwind of protests, protesting against immigration policies spearheaded by US President Donald Trump (78). Despite the local governor's wishes, Trump deployed the National Guard to maintain order. On June 10, city mayor Karen Bass imposed a nighttime curfew for the downtown area3.
Meghan was due to receive her award at the gala for her exceptional philanthropic pursuits. The museum admired Meghan, a born-and-bred L.A. resident, for championing community well-being and expanding opportunities, especially for underprivileged communities14.
A New Date for the Gala
Initially, Meghan was also slated to deliver a speech at the event. Other cultural and philanthropic heavyweights of L.A. were eagerly anticipated. However, the gala's new date remains a mystery for now4.
I'm not going to tell you anything about the new date for Meghan Markle's award ceremony, as it remains a mystery at this point. Despite the rescheduling, the focus of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County continues to be on community aid and unity, rather than entertainment or political discussions about celebrities, or general-news topics like immigration policies or the role of US President Donald Trump in city unrest.
