Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s friend José Andrés praises them for visiting LA wildfire victims: ‘They show up’

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visited the Pasadena Convention Center on Jan. 10, which was transformed into an evacuation site for victims of the nearby Eaton fire.During their outing, Harry, 40, and the “Suits” alum, 43, were seen exchanging hugs with several individuals affected by the crisis.“Probably, you feel like it’s better that nobody does anything, because nobody criticizes you for showing up — but the amazing thing is that they show up,” the World Central Kitchen founder, 55, told People on Saturday.“The hugs I saw [them] give to the people that recognize them and even the people that don’t recognize them, it’s people that just want somebody to listen to them, and give them a hug.”Shortly after the couple’s well-intentioned outing, “Family Ties” alum Justine Bateman labelled the duo “ambulance chasers” and “disaster tourists.”Despite the barrage of criticism, Andrés praised the Sussexes for their efforts in lending a helping hand to the community during a crisis.“I mean, listen, I consider them friends,” he said of the couple.