Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hit out at the disapproval of their Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts, with sources close to the couple calling the criticism "offensive".
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been actively supporting victims by distributing supplies and making donations.
Former "Family Ties" star Jane Bateman labelled the couple "disaster tourists" after they were photographed distributing food and supplies to victims outside the Pasadena Convention Center.
"It's offensive to Meghan and Harry that anybody would think this is merely a photo opportunity," a source told Page Six.
The source emphasised that Meghan, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, considers the city "home" and is heartbroken over the devastation.
The couple have "invested significant time and resources" and made donations of money and essential items.
The source added: "They have dedicated countless hours to volunteering, long before the media even caught wind of their involvement."
It comes as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face potential evacuation from their £23 million Montecito mansion as devastating wildfires sweep through Southern California.
The couple's affluent neighbourhood has been placed under a red flag warning amid fears of explosive fire growth across the region.
Local fire officials have warned residents to be ready to evacuate as forecasted 70mph hurricane-force winds threaten to cause fires to grow rapidly and behave erratically.
The warning comes just days after Harry and Meghan opened their doors to friends and loved ones fleeing the fires.
The deadly wildfires have already claimed 24 lives and scorched more than 40,000 acres across Los Angeles.
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Firefighters are currently battling four active blazes, including the massive Palisades Fire which has burned through 23,000 acres and remains only 14 per cent contained.
The Eaton Fire near Pasadena has consumed over 14,000 acres and is one-third contained, whilst the smaller Hurst Fire is nearly under control.
A new blaze, dubbed the Auto Fire, erupted Monday night in Ventura County, rapidly spreading to 56 acres amid strong wind gusts of up to 30mph.
Now, just four days after helping others escape the inferno, the Sussexes themselves may be forced to flee their sprawling nine-bedroom home.
The red flag warning currently extends from Ventura County through to inland areas of San Diego County, affecting much of southern California.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been actively supporting victims by distributing supplies and making donations.
Former "Family Ties" star Jane Bateman labelled the couple "disaster tourists" after they were photographed distributing food and supplies to victims outside the Pasadena Convention Center.
"It's offensive to Meghan and Harry that anybody would think this is merely a photo opportunity," a source told Page Six.
The source emphasised that Meghan, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, considers the city "home" and is heartbroken over the devastation.
The couple have "invested significant time and resources" and made donations of money and essential items.
The source added: "They have dedicated countless hours to volunteering, long before the media even caught wind of their involvement."
It comes as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face potential evacuation from their £23 million Montecito mansion as devastating wildfires sweep through Southern California.
The couple's affluent neighbourhood has been placed under a red flag warning amid fears of explosive fire growth across the region.
Local fire officials have warned residents to be ready to evacuate as forecasted 70mph hurricane-force winds threaten to cause fires to grow rapidly and behave erratically.
The warning comes just days after Harry and Meghan opened their doors to friends and loved ones fleeing the fires.
The deadly wildfires have already claimed 24 lives and scorched more than 40,000 acres across Los Angeles.
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Firefighters are currently battling four active blazes, including the massive Palisades Fire which has burned through 23,000 acres and remains only 14 per cent contained.
The Eaton Fire near Pasadena has consumed over 14,000 acres and is one-third contained, whilst the smaller Hurst Fire is nearly under control.
A new blaze, dubbed the Auto Fire, erupted Monday night in Ventura County, rapidly spreading to 56 acres amid strong wind gusts of up to 30mph.
Now, just four days after helping others escape the inferno, the Sussexes themselves may be forced to flee their sprawling nine-bedroom home.
The red flag warning currently extends from Ventura County through to inland areas of San Diego County, affecting much of southern California.
Find Out More...