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Celebrity Critique and Disaster Tourism
Justine Bateman, an actress and producer, notably termed Harry and Meghan as "disaster tourists," sparking further backlash from royal supporters who found the label offensive. Anonymous sources speaking on behalf of the couple defended their actions, indicating that they had committed countless hours to volunteering prior to media attention. Yet, critics remained unconvinced, questioning the validity of claims of their prior involvement when juxtaposed with the apparent photogenic nature of their actions during the visit.