Meghan Markle is understood to have hired one of Kim Kardashian's former bodyguards.
The Duchess of Sussex enjoyed a low-key Coronation weekend as she remained in California while Prince Harry made a fleeting 28 hour trip to the UK for the historic event. Meghan, 41, was spotted out hiking with friends and her new personal security over the weekend.
The bodyguard reportedly worked for the Keeping Up With The Kardashian's star in 2016 before and after her horrific Paris robbery. Kim's former bodyguard Steve Stanulis, told The Sun that the Duchess might have hired the highly sought-after security for “clout.”
“These are guys who come from a small pool of elite bodyguards, from either police or military backgrounds,” he told the outlet. “Usually if a guy is good enough to work for high-profile stars, it’s not unusual for them to be sought-after.”
“Not only for protection, but also for clout. It looks good,” he added.
This comes shortly after the couple reportedly fired Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard, Alberto Alvarez, over alleged drunk driving convictions.
Meghan was absent at King Charles' Coronation on Saturday as Harry travelled to the UK to face his family for the first time since his memoir Spare was released in January. The Suits actress stayed at home instead to celebrate Prince Archie's fourth birthday, which fell on the same day as the Coronation.
Omid Scobie claimed that Meghan chose to not attend the event because she didn't feel like her presence was wanted.
Writing for Bazaar, he said: "While Charles clearly has an interest in enhancing diversity, it was impossible to ignore the fact that the royal family’s only family member of colour (and mother of the House of Windsor’s only mixed-race children), Duchess Meghan, didn’t feel comfortable or welcome enough to attend."
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