Meghan Markle has garnered backlash over her latest candle collection.
The mother of two launched new candles on Wednesday as part of a Mother’s Day celebration, with two of them said to have been inspired by her children. It was also recently reported that she had their names, email addresses, social media handles, and domain names all trademarked.
Meghan Markle’s move has now been slammed by royal sources, who claim it is an “outrageous” use of her children’s titles and goes against the wishes of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Meghan Markle’s Candle Move Was Described As An Outrageous Use Of Her Children’s Titles
Part of Meghan Markle’s As Ever range of products includes candles that appear to be inspired by her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as seen in promotional materials.
Two candles, released on Wednesday, are named No. 506 and No. 604 and are reportedly linked to her children’s birthdays, according to Page Six.
However, the move has drawn criticism, with one source describing it as “an outrageous use of their titles.”
The same source also claimed that the late Queen Elizabeth II would not have approved, noting that she was keen to prevent the Sussex family from profiting off their titles, particularly after they quit their senior royal roles in 2020.
Insider Defends The Duchess’s Right To Use Her Children For The Mother’s Day Line
Despite the backlash, some sources close to Meghan have defended her, saying the candle launch in no way put her children at risk.
“The candles are specifically part of a Mother’s Day line that weaves in something special in honor of your kids … Meghan is a mom, and her brand is about hosting and entertaining and family,” an insider remarked.
They added, “She’s not parading the children around at events. She never shows their faces.”
Meghan Markle Has Gotten Several Trademarks For Her Children
Meghan’s children did not receive HRH status until their grandfather, King Charles, ascended the throne following the Queen’s death.
Since then, the Duchess and her husband, Prince Harry, appear to have moved to make the most of it.
Page Six previously reported that the children already have stationery featuring the HRH designation, and more recently, it was discovered that their parents have gone ahead to secure trademarks for their names, along with their email addresses, social media handles, and domain names.
For now, insiders do not view the trademark move as an issue, but say that could change if it is used for the sale of future goods.
“It’s not about safeguarding the children — that’s understandable. It’s what you plan to do with [it] that’s the key,” the source noted.
Meghan Markle Has Subtly Involved Her Children In Her Promotional Videos
As part of promoting her As Ever brand, Meghan has subtly included her children in videos that have been shared online.
In a teaser posted in February 2025, the Duchess was seen with her kids working in the kitchen and garden of what appeared to be their Montecito home.
A similar scene was posted the following month, featuring the children helping Meghan in the kitchen.
Most recently, the mother of two took things a step further in a promotional video for her partnership with High Camp Supply florists.
In the clip, the Duchess is seen arranging flowers alongside Lilibet while calling out to Archie, but the branded angle was made more explicit by the caption, “mama’s little helpers.”
At other times, Meghan has also shown other personal moments with her kids, but in most cases, she has their faces hidden.
Meghan And Prince Harry Recently Wrapped Up An Australian Tour
Meghan and Harry recently returned to their Montecito home after a four-day tour of Australia.
The couple had an exhausting schedule that included talks about mental health and safe social media practices, visits to cultural centers and local non-profits, as well as meetings with participants from Harry’s Invictus Games.
Upon their return home, they received the warmest welcome from their kids, who were eager to see their parents.
The couple came home to a surprise banner that read “Welcome Home,” hung in their doorway, as seen in a post from Meghan’s Instagram story, per Harper’s Bazaar.
Meghan and her husband also made sure to reciprocate the gesture by bringing home gifts for their kids. This included both reading and coloring books, stickers, and tasty treats to munch on.