Sun Feb 16 02:35:00 UTC 2025: ## Sussexes’ Charity Donations Spark Political Controversy

**London/New York** – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has drawn criticism after documents revealed hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations to politically affiliated figures and organizations, primarily aligned with the Democratic Party. The *New York Post* reports that these donations raise concerns about the couple’s involvement in partisan politics, particularly given their retention of royal titles.

Archewell’s 2023 donations include $146,500 and $120,000 to Jiore Craig, a Democratic strategist specializing in countering disinformation, and $25,000 to a school where Craig serves on the board. Craig previously worked for Greenberg, Quinlan, and Rosner, a firm with a long history of working on Democratic campaigns. The foundation also contributed $90,000 to Markup News Inc., a nonprofit supported by prominent Democratic donors. The largest single donation, $250,000, went to the Women’s Wellness Space, a Pennsylvania charity founded by Ashley Biden, daughter of President Joe Biden.

Conservative commentator Nile Gardiner of the Heritage Foundation has called for congressional scrutiny of Archewell’s donations, stating that Harry and Meghan, retaining their royal titles, should not be engaging in political activity.

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess defended the donations, stating that they did not endorse any candidate in the 2024 election and that suggesting they are currying favor with the Democratic Party is misguided. They emphasized Archewell’s commitment to supporting initiatives that make a difference.

The revelations come amidst a backdrop of strained relations between Prince Harry and his family, particularly following Prince William’s meeting with former President Donald Trump, who has publicly expressed support for both royals but also recently criticized Harry and Meghan, calling Meghan “terrible.” Speculation about Meghan’s political ambitions has intensified since meetings with prominent Democratic figures in 2021. The controversy surrounding Archewell’s funding choices adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga of the Sussexes’ post-royal life.

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