- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity, the Archewell Foundation, is under scrutiny for its donations to individuals with Democratic ties. A New York Post report claims the nonprofit allocated hundreds of thousands of dollars to figures linked to the party.
- In 2023, the foundation raised $5.3 million and distributed $1.3 million to various charities. It includes $250,000 to the Women’s Wellness Space, founded by former President Joe Biden’s daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Critics suggest that the foundation’s connections indicate partisan influence. A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan dismissed claims of political bias, emphasizing the foundation’s mission as “rooted in social impact rather than politics.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity, the Archewell Foundation, is under scrutiny for its donations to individuals with Democratic ties. A New York Post report claims the nonprofit has allocated hundreds of thousands of dollars to figures linked to the party.
Founded in 2020, the Archewell Foundation describes its mission as “show up, do good.” The nonprofit focuses on social impact initiatives, including digital safety, mental health and education.
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In 2023, the foundation reported raising $5.3 million, of which $1.3 million was distributed to various charities. Its largest donation—$250,000—went to the Women’s Wellness Space, a nonprofit founded by Ashley Biden, daughter of former President Joe Biden.
Other contributions included $130,000 to Humanity Crew, a nonprofit supporting refugees, and $90,000 to The Markup, a newsroom investigating technology’s societal impact.
Jiore Craig’s role with Archewell
Public records show that in 2022 and 2023, the Archewell Foundation paid media consultant Jiore Craig a combined $266,500.
Craig specializes in online disinformation and digital safety. She previously worked for Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, a research firm known for its work with Democratic campaigns.
At Archewell, Craig served as a senior advisor and authored a report on digital safety, focusing on technology’s impact on public discourse.
Some critics argue that these connections suggest partisan influence. According to The Post, Nile Gardiner of the Heritage Foundation has called for congressional scrutiny of the foundation’s donations.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan dismissed claims of political bias, stating that the foundation’s mission is “rooted in social impact rather than politics.”
Past political scrutiny
This is not the first time the couple has drawn political attention.
In 2021, they met with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and then-Mayor Bill de Blasio at the One World Trade Center Observatory. Their visit coincided with the Global Citizen Live event, where they advocated for global vaccine equity.
In 2020, the two encouraged Americans to vote, calling it “the most important election of our lifetime.” The video, which urged people to “reject hate speech,” was viewed by some as a critique of President Donald Trump.
Joe Little, managing editor for Majesty Magazine, told The Guardian, “[Prince Harry] may be thousands of miles away, but yet he is still a member of the royal family, the Queen’s grandson, and it’s something he wouldn’t do were he still in the U.K.”
The Archewell Foundation continues to face scrutiny over its funding choices. While the foundation insists its work remains nonpartisan, critics argue that its donations raise questions about political neutrality.
