Meghan Markle’s latest brand promotion is getting roasted online, with critics accusing the Duchess of Sussex of leaning too heavily on her family life to sell her business.
Meghan marked Memorial Day by promoting a jam from her As Ever brand while sharing a rare detail from inside her and Prince Harry’s Montecito home. In the post, the mother of two revealed the family nicknames used by Harry and their children, and named which flavors they apparently love most.
However, the personal touch is not landing well with everyone, as several social media users accuse her of using Harry and the kids to generate attention for the product.
Fans Accuse Meghan Markle Of Using Family To Sell Jam
Meghan appeared in a recent video shared on her As Ever brand’s Instagram page to promote the company’s Strawberry Spread and Orange Marmalade.
In the caption, the brand noted that the spreads were “inspired by the jams Meghan has created in her own kitchen and shared over the years.” However, her personal touch did not land well with everyone, as critics quickly took to social media to accuse her of using her husband and children to promote the jams.
“I know very few Americans who like orange marmalade, but it’s very British, so she has to say that it’s her favorite,” one X user wrote. “I have no idea why she continues to try to align herself with a country that is so terribly racist (per her), but here we are.”
Others focused on the setting of the video, with one user claiming, “She can’t film in her own kitchen anymore because y’all made fun of it.”
Meghan And Harry Share Kids Online But Hide Their Faces
Although Meghan has continued to reference her children in some of her social media posts, she and Harry have largely avoided showing Archie and Lilibet’s faces.
Earlier this month, the Duchess of Sussex shared a rare family post from a trip to the Magic Kingdom with Harry, their children, and her mother, Doria Ragland.
In the video shared on Instagram, Meghan was seen kissing her mother on the cheek as they both wore playful costume ensembles. Archie and Lilibet also appeared in the post, but their faces were kept hidden.
One snap showed Harry and Meghan holding their children as they walked through the park, while another featured Lilibet meeting a Disney princess.
“They were celebrating the kids’ birthdays together,” a source told People. “The kids did lots of rides, and it was a special way to extend Mother’s Day for Meghan and her mom.”
Prince Harry Reportedly Left Off Cousin’s Wedding Guest List
Harry and Meghan may also be dealing with another royal snub, as reports claim they will not be attending Peter Phillips’ upcoming wedding.
Phillips, the son of Princess Anne and Harry’s cousin, is set to marry his fiancée in June. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly not expected to receive an invite amid concerns that their presence could overshadow the big day.
Harry and Phillips were once said to be close, but their relationship has reportedly cooled since the Duke stepped back from royal duties with Meghan in 2020 and relocated to the United States.
“It’s a royal snub; it’s the royal wedding of the year, and it is Princess Anne’s son, Peter … and the bottom line is that Harry has not been invited,” TalkTV host Mark Dolan told Sky News.
“Palace officials feel that Harry and Meghan are toxic and they would ruin the special day,” Dolan continued.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Becomes Sussex Breadwinner
Meanwhile, Meghan’s As Ever push comes amid reports that she and Harry are facing growing financial pressure.
Sources recently claimed that the Montecito-based royals have seen their income tighten following several media and business ventures that failed to take off as expected. Meghan is now said to be expanding As Ever more aggressively, with one insider describing her as “basically the breadwinner,” per Page Six.
The couple’s expenses are reportedly more than $6 million per year, with nearly half of that amount allegedly going toward security. Other costs, including travel, food, staff, and day-to-day operations, are also said to be adding pressure.
Meghan Markle Denies Ties To Controversial Politician
Meanwhile, Meghan is pushing back after a selfie from a recent trip to Geneva sparked even more controversy online.
The photo showed the Duchess smiling beside Wille Rydman, Finland’s Minister of Social Affairs and Health, who has faced past allegations of inappropriate conduct.
Following the fallout on social media, Meghan’s team denied any association, saying she did not know Rydman, was unaware he would be at the event, and had no knowledge of the allegations against him before the photo was taken.