Meghan Markle hires Kim Kardashian’s ex-bodyguard as she’s seen for the first time since skipping Coronation

Meghan Markle has reportedly hired Kim Kardashian’s former bodyguard after he was seen trailing behind her and long time friends Heather Dorak and Markus Anderson. The three friends and minder were out on a hike near Meghan's home in Montecito, California. 

The Duchess of Sussex appears to be amping up her security with the help of the minder. The bodyguard reportedly looked after Kim in 2016 and according to The Sun was her minder before and after the influencer was held at gunpoint in Paris. 

Another of Kim’s former security guard turned actor Steve Stanulis explained to the publication “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.”

Harry and Meghan have recently parted ways with their former security guard Alberto Alvarez after concerts over drunk driving convictions. Alberto was the former minder of the pop superstar Michael Jackson and was with him when he died. 

The bodyguard wasn’t the only thing protecting the Royal on her hike. Meghan was seen wearing ‘The Clarity Necklace’ designed by Maya Brenner in collaboration with former Suits co-star actress Abigail Spencer. The crystal necklace was designed to  ‘Protect your Peace.’ 

Meghan decided to skip the Coronation and instead stay home in California to celebrate her son Prince Archie’s fourth birthday. Prince Harry did attend his father’s big day but left within 30 minutes of the King being crowned in order to catch a flight back home to his family.

Harry and Meghan are set for a busy year with a whole range of projects in the pipeline. With the couple setting their sights on becoming the next Hollywood power couple it makes sense to have only the best security team around them.