Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of trying to silence teachers and students at a New York school they attended two years ago.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited 123 Mahalia Jackson public school, one of the poorest in New York City, in September 2021.
Meghan, 42, wore a $5,000 suit and Cartier jewelry to read her picture book “The Bench” to second graders while Harry, 39, sat down with the children.
However, according to The Sun, advisers to her Archewell Foundation demanded that the Harlem school sign a clause prohibiting anyone from making negative comments.
The request also covered any social media posts “now or in the future.” Sources close to the Archewell Foundation have insisted that standard practice was followed.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of trying to silence teachers and students at a New York school they attended two years ago
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited 123 Mahalia Jackson public school, one of the poorest in New York City, in September 2021
Meghan, 42, wore a $5,000 suit and Cartier jewelry to read her picture book “The Bench” to second graders while Harry, 39, sat down with the children
Prince Harry and Meghan’s visit to Public School 123 was documented in their Netflix series.
The former Suits actress wore a $5,000 suit and Cartier jewelry for the visit to the school, where 95 percent of children are considered to be living in economic hardship.
Freedom of information requests have revealed how the couple’s advisers at Archewell tried to protect their image.
It also highlights how her team banned four British newspapers from attending an event at the World Trade Center, despite it being a public building.
Planning for the Sussexes’ trip began six months before the event and was led by Toya Holness, a member of the couple’s PR team.
Archewell representatives sent an email to the Department of Education three days before the visit to Public School 123.
They applied for “release of appearance,” which included the gag clause, and asked them to have their attorneys do it.
In another email, New York schools spokesperson Danielle Filson asked about the best way to arrange everything, but it is not clear whether the Sussexes’ request was signed.
However, according to The Sun, advisers to her Archewell Foundation demanded that the school sign a clause banning anyone from making negative comments
Freedom of information requests have revealed how the couple’s advisers at Archewell tried to protect their image during the visit
Meghan Markle hugs children at school in Harlem during September 2021 visit where she reads her book
The parties also exchanged views on the language used in the Ministry of Education press release.
Filson wanted to remove the reference to The Bench, saying, “I just wanted to make it a little less advertising-focused.”
has reached out to the organization and Public School 123 for comment.
The revelation came after Prince Harry and Meghan made a surprise appearance on Kevin Costner’s One805 Live! Charity event for first responders on Friday.
The couple were joined by their good friends Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres as they took another step towards Hollywood royalty.
The fundraiser, where “last chance” tables cost $12,000, was held at Costner’s $26 million oceanfront estate in Summerland and featured notable guests including Katy Perry’s parents.
Harry and Meghan are surrounded by first responders and Hollywood royalty at Kevin Costner’s Montecito estate on Friday
Meghan opted for a sophisticated, chic look, wearing a solid colored jacket and with her hair tied back in a clean girl style
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at a benefit concert for Santa Barbara first responders at Kevin Costner’s estate in Montecito, USA
Harry wore black, while Meghan opted for a sophisticated, chic look, in a monochrome jacket and with her hair tied back in a “clean girl” style.
Upon their arrival, the Duke and Duchess – who had just returned from a PDA-filled appearance at the Invictus Games in Germany – were seen backstage chatting with Costner, his VIP guests, and senior police and fire officials.
Harry and Meghan were introduced on stage as special guests and Meghan presented Kevin with an honorary award – before taking a royal-style tour to greet the other attendees.
Meghan, who recently pulled the plug on her Archetypes podcast, beamed at the camera throughout the event, while Harry was caught staring off into the distance at times.
After their moment on stage, the couple made their way to the VIP area, where they were stopped by pop singer Katy Perry’s mom and dad and posed for a selfie.