Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, finds herself at the centre of ridicule among both the Hollywood elite and members of the royal family due to what has been described as a series of “disastrous” business endeavors.
With preparations for the launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, that includes products like jams and home decor items, Markle’s efforts have reportedly become a source of amusement among A-listers.
Despite the soft launch of her brand, which saw influencers and celebrities like Kris Jenner receiving press mailers featuring the brand’s strawberry jam, sources claim that Markle’s ventures have consistently faltered, in contrast, King Charles’ jams sold out when Markle launched her own brand
According to insiders speaking to In Touch magazine, Markle’s track record in business has left much to be desired, with one source noting, “Almost everything they’ve tried has ended in disaster.”
Critics suggest that Markle’s lack of experience in building a brand has contributed to her perceived failures.
A courtier shared their skepticism, stating, “If the public doesn’t like you, they won’t get behind you, and no amount of money you throw at the problem will make it go away.”
Meanwhile, as Markle and Prince Harry prepare to celebrate their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor’s fifth birthday on May 6, the Duke of Sussex is set to travel solo to England for an event on May 8.
Prince Harry will mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games with a speech at St Paul’s Cathedral, while Markle remains in California with their children.