Meghan Markle is being called out for allegedly sabotaging Kate Middleton’s latest appearance.
The Duchess of Sussex, who recently launched raspberry jam and dog doughnuts under her new label ‘American Riviera Orchard,’ pulled a publicity stunt just hours before Kate was to make her grand re-entry to public life at Trooping the Colour.
Richard Eden, The Mail’s Diary editor, commented on the incident during the Palace Confidential: “The problem with their [Harry and Meghan’s] marketing strategy is that Meghan’s done these publicity stunts, essentially, where she sent out goods and encouraged friends and influencers to post about them.
But you never know when they’re going to do it or what they’re going to say, so it’s completely out of your control.
Yes, you get good publicity when they say ‘I’ve got Meghan’s jam,’ but it’s very embarrassing if it’s just before Catherine’s reappearance at Trooping.”
Meanwhile, expert Rebecca English added: “It is clumsy. You can’t expect them to have known that that announcement was coming because people don’t tell them things, because they don’t trust them.
So I don’t think they would have known, but again it just shows how Queen Elizabeth was so very wise in saying ‘You can’t have a half-in half-out job.'”
The timing of Meghan’s publicity stunt has led to criticism from royal watchers who believe that her actions were inconsiderate and overshadowed Kate’s significant public appearance.
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This incident has reignited discussions about the ongoing tension between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family.
As Kate Middleton made her much-anticipated return at Trooping the Colour, the focus was momentarily diverted due to the unexpected buzz surrounding Meghan’s new product launch.
While some argue it was merely a coincidence, others believe it highlights the complexities and strains within the royal dynamics.
In light of this, many reflect on Queen Elizabeth’s wisdom in insisting that the Sussexes fully commit to their royal roles or completely step away, underscoring the challenges of balancing personal ventures with royal duties.
