Justine Bateman slams ‘disaster tourists’ Prince Harry, Meghan Markle for LA wildfire help

Justine Bateman slams ‘disaster tourists’ Prince Harry, Meghan Markle for LA wildfire help

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Justine Bateman has criticized Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bushfire relief efforts. WireImage

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry helped victims of the Los Angeles wildfires on Friday, with Justine Bateman calling them “disaster tourists.”

The “Family Ties” alum claimed via X on Saturday that the pair are “no better than ambulance chases.”

The 58-year-old actress wrote: “What a disgusting image they have achieved. They are 'scouring damage'? Are they politicians now?”

She concluded by saying: “They do not live here; They are tourists. Disaster tourists. #PalisadesFire.”

The “Family Ties” team dubbed the couple “disaster tourists.” Getty Images
She claimed that they were “no better than ambulance chasers.” Getty Images

Bateman reposted a clip over the weekend showing Harry, 40, and Markle, 43, lending a helping hand at a convention center in Pasadena, California.

Representatives for the couple have not yet responded to Page Six's request for comment.

Earlier in the day, Mayor Victor M. Gordo spoke to Fox 11 about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's presence at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Pittman described the whole experience as a “photo opportunity.” © NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection/Everett Collection
Markle and Harry volunteered in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday. fox

“It's great people, great personalities, great heart to come here and meet the first responders and meet the people affected,” he said.

Gordo described one of Harry's heartfelt gestures toward the victim, saying he held out a donut to a man asking for it.

The Pasadena mayor, who did not know King's identity, recalled saying, “If you run for anything, I will vote for you.”

The city's mayor poured in to help. KCAL News/YouTube
Mayor Victor M. Gordo called them “great people.” MediaNews Group via Getty Images

Two days ago, a Southern California Edison spokesperson said that Harry and Markle's home in Montecito, California, was in a “high-risk area” as fires sweep through Los Angeles County.

The couple, who remained safe as of Monday, offered their home to friends as more than 100,000 residents evacuated, according to People magazine.

Additionally, the couple's Archewell Foundation donated supplies, clothing and baby items to those in need.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly opened their home to their evacuated friends. KCAL News/YouTube
Markle has postponed the release of her upcoming Netflix show. YouTube/Netflix

The “Suits” alumna also postponed the release of her upcoming Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” which was scheduled to premiere on Wednesday.

In addition to Markle and Harry, Jennifer Garner and more celebrities were photographed on the ground while volunteering in Los Angeles.

Leighton Meester and Miles Teller are among a slew of celebrities who have lost their homes, with many having to evacuate as the fires continue.



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