Sophia Michaels
Meghan Markle is amping up her security detail with the help of one of Kim Kardashian’s former bodyguards. The former actress was spotted with the mystery minder, who reportedly worked for Kardashian in 2016, while hiking in Los Angeles over the weekend. Meanwhile, her husband, Prince Harry, was across the pond at King Charles III’s coronation.
Steve Stanulis, another of the reality TV star’s former bodyguards, claimed to The Sun that Markle might have hired the highly sought-after security for “clout.” He said, “These are guys who come from a small pool of elite bodyguards, from either police or military backgrounds. 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.”
Markle skipped King Charles III’s coronation to “protect her peace.” She was also spotted wearing a new necklace while embarking on the trial. The Maya Brenner Clarity Retreat Necklace was designed in collaboration with her friend and former “Suits” co-star Abigail Spencer and was literally designed “to protect your peace” and “to help you see your way through any challenges.”
The new hire comes shortly after the couple fired Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard, Alberto Alvarez, over alleged drunk driving convictions. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have employed several different personal bodyguards ever since losing their publicly funded UK police protection in 2020 amid their exit from the royal family.
Armed with her new necklace and bodyguard, it looks like Markle is ready to become a “power player” in Hollywood.
