Meghan and Harry's Vegas adventure: Rubbing shoulders with billionaires and political heavyweights
9:22 AM EST, November 9, 2023
Meghan and Harry's recent arrival in Las Vegas provoked a significant stir. The environmentally conscious pair attended a party, having travelled privately by plane. It has since been revealed that the Sussexes were in the company of a renowned billionaire and a former advisor to the Clintons.
A few days ago, Meghan and Harry journeyed to Las Vegas to enjoy Katy Perry's performance, which was part of her Las Vegas residency. They were accompanied by billionaire Ken Griffin at the concert, where the 55-year-old Wall Street giant was seated next to the British aristocrats.
The Sussexes' association with Griffin captured the attention of international media. There has been speculation about whether Meghan Markle and her husband are intertwining their business and charitable ventures with this friendship. The press also emphasizes Griffin's well-known status as a Republican donor, whereas the Duchess openly leans more towards the liberal side of politics.
Moreover, another influential figure accompanied the Sussexes during Katy Perry's concert. Positioned behind the couple was, Michael Kives, a former advisor to Hillary and Bill Clinton, as well as a manager of Hollywood stars.
Page Six proposes that this high-profile company signifies the expanding network of contacts for Meghan and Harry. The tabloid also speculates that the concert could have served as an opportunity for potential collaborations. This theory suggests that Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble and her husband Michael Herd, a Texas oil tycoon, could have flown the royal couple to Las Vegas on their private plane.
"Everyone has mutual friends, which raises the question: Will Meghan seek advice on entrepreneurship? Could Whitney Wolfe Herd or Michael Kives become donors or board members of Archewell? Perhaps both options are possible?" questions a Hollywood source from Page Six.
Who are Griffin and Kives?
Ken Griffin established Citadel after graduating from Harvard and now ranks among the wealthiest people in the world. He owns the priciest properties in New York, Miami, and Chicago, along with a London residence located near Buckingham Palace. The billionaire proudly owns a substantial collection of contemporary art.
The 55-year-old businessman is also recognized for hosting extravagant parties for Citadel employees. Perry has previously performed in Chicago for the company's 25th anniversary. Griffin has been a generous Republican donor and made a donation of approximately 500 million dollars to Harvard.
On the other hand, Michael Kives fundraises for the Clinton Foundation and has contributed to the fundraising efforts for the Democratic candidate's presidential campaign. Both Hillary and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, attended his star-studded wedding in Palm Springs in 2019.
