Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visit Los Angeles wildfire victims

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are rolling up their sleeves and doing what they can to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were among hundreds of Southern California residents who rallied to help fire evacuees on Friday, meeting with victims at the Pasadena Convention Center, which was transformed into an evacuation site for those forced to leave their home. . According to Peoplethe couple not only donated essential supplies but also served meals with World Central Kitchen.

In footage captured by local news outlet Fox 11, Meghan and Harry, joined by chef José Andrés, as well as California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and Mayor Victor Gordo, were seen thanking the former speakers for their efforts and to discuss with others. volunteers. “It’s great people, great personalities and a big heart of them to come here and meet the first responders, meet the people affected,” Gordo said of the Sussexes’ appearance while speaking to the news channel. “It’s very important.”

He continued: “They want to be as helpful as they can be…we visited some of the affected families in some of the burned areas in Pasadena and Altadena. They took the time to meet those affected and spent time. . They’re just very caring people who care about their friends and neighbors. »

Gordo noted that Meghan and Harry volunteered “anonymously,” both wearing baseball caps and masks. “No one knew they were serving food with masks,” the mayor said, adding that their appearance was not for “publicity” and that they actually wanted to “work.”

Markle grew up in Los Angeles, and now she, Harry and their two young children — Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3 — reside about 100 miles north of the city, in Montecito. According to Town and countryHarry and Meghan opened their home to friends and loved ones who were forced to evacuate. They also donated money, clothing and essential items to those affected through the Archewell Foundation.

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