Meghan Markle has come under public scrutiny after reportedly attending a Broadway show in New York City with what many are calling an “excessive” security presence.
The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving at a Thursday evening performance of the classic musical Gypsy accompanied by a significant convoy, including three black SUVs and an unmarked vehicle that is believed to be associated with the NYPD.
Sources suggest that the 43-year-old mother of two had former U.S. Secret Service agents added to her private security team for the outing. Additionally, the presence of two intelligence officers in the unmarked police vehicle has sparked speculation and concern over the potential use of city resources for the protection of a private individual.
Photographers and members of the media reportedly expressed frustration over the level of security, describing it to Page Six as “unusual” and “far beyond” what is typically expected—even for high-profile celebrities.
“This kind of security is unprecedented and unnecessary,” one source claimed, questioning whether taxpayer-funded resources were being used for non-official purposes.
Meghan, a former actress who has transitioned into producing content for Netflix, now lives in California with Prince Harry and their two children—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The couple stepped back from their official royal duties in 2020, a decision that continues to generate debate and media attention on both sides of the Atlantic.
As questions swirl about the appropriateness of her security measures during private appearances, the incident has reignited discussion around the ongoing public interest in the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex—and the fine line between personal privacy and public scrutiny.
