EXCLUSIVE: Following comparisons between Meghan’s lifestyle brand and similar products sold by the Royal Family, a leading royal expert explains why there would never be any competition
The Duchess of Sus𝑠e𝑥’s launch into selling homeware items such as artisan jams and dog treats has been a hot topic of conversation in recent weeks.
And, following reports that Meghan would like King Charles’ seal of approval on her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, a source told the US edition of OK! Magazine that “Meghan is looking for support wherever she can get it.”
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They added: “Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are at the top of her list, but she is shooting even higher and would love to get King Charles to give his stamp of approval.”
This comes after additional speculation around whether there was any source of competition between the Royal Family – who have long sold many homeware and gifting items – and Meghan.
The King’s Highgrove Estate has long sold homeware products (Image: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
As King Charles’ home at Highgrove also sells high end, organic products such as jams and honey, any idea of a clash is something which former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels feels would be “below” the monarch.
“I absolutely refuse to buy into suggestions of a petty rivalry between Meghan’s products and the release of new products from the Highgrove estate,” Jennie exclusively told OK! “Highgrove has been coming up with new products for years now.
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“The marketing might have become more sophisticated over time, but there has always been publicity about the organic produce from the farm and gardens.
“I really don’t think that Charles or his marketing people would sink so low as to try to deliberately compete with or scupper Meghan and her team. Why would Charles want to make things worse than they already are? So I think it’s a load of old nonsense and would be beneath him.”
Jennie is clear that there would never be any form of competition between the two parties (Image: (Image: Getty))
Meghan Markle’s latest venture into the world of artisan jam with her American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand has royal insiders and fans alike buzzing with relief, according to commentators.
This move marks a departure from the anticipated “tell-all” book that Royal watchers were expecting Meghan to release.
Emma Clifton, writer for Australian Women’s Weekly, hinted that this new business direction is likely a welcome development for the Royal Family.
Celebrity publicist Waylon Tate commented to Australian Women’s Weekly on the distinct branding of the project, noting: “What I’ve seen so far, although she’s been pretty clandestine about it everything surrounding this new brand, is that it’s Meghan and it’s Meghan alone. You can even see it on Instagram. It’s not Meghan and Harry – it’s by Meghan.”
Tate added: “This is the emancipation of Meghan. It’s her saying, ‘I’m a smart, savvy businesswoman. And here’s an introduction to my family on my terms’.”
Clifton observed: “Considering how much anticipation there was for Meghan’s supposed ‘tell-all-novel’, her pivot into domestic goddess should surely mean there are a few sighs of relief around the palace…for now.”
