Timing is everything, especially when it comes to the royal family, and Meghan Markle's behavior is once again causing a stir, particula...
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to the royal family, and Meghan Markle's behavior is once again causing a stir, particularly among the Royals. This time, her latest move involves launching a new line of dog biscuits, but there's a twist: she chose to do it on the same day King Charles celebrated his official birthday at Trooping the Colour.
The new product line, under her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, has not impressed audiences. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams shared his take in a recent interview with *The Mirror*.
He noted that Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard hasn’t sparked much excitement, even when she sent 50 samples of strawberry jam to influencers back in March. The result? Very few endorsements.
Meghan's friend, polo player Nacho Figueres, posted photos of the jam and dog biscuits he received, which Fitzwilliams mentioned.
He cynically remarked that the raspberry jam could be a metaphor for the Sussexes’ destructive attitude toward the royal family, especially since the label read "two of two."
Fitzwilliams suggested that if Meghan wants her brand to succeed, she needs to be more adventurous in her marketing approach. In the world of Harry and Meghan, it always seems like someone else is to blame. For example, when their Heart of Invictus series didn't meet expectations, they blamed the editor.
Similarly, their docuseries, initially praised, was later criticized, with the couple shifting responsibility to director Liz Garbus. This blame-shifting strategy to avoid accountability has become more transparent as they attempt to establish themselves as influencers and brand ambassadors.
Meghan was also recently spotted wearing a tracksuit resembling Vicky Pollard from *Little Britain*, sparking speculation about their activities. The couple has been known to release pictures and videos strategically to deflect attention when media scrutiny intensifies, aiming to shift the narrative.
When it comes to marketing, strategies are key. But Meghan and Harry’s releases have often been met with disaster. For example, the jam venture received little response, despite sending out 50 jars.
The latest debacle, Meghan’s dog biscuits, had a similarly lackluster launch, with only a few biscuits in a jar. Initially presented as a product launch, the biscuits were later backtracked as being a personal gift to a friend. This narrative shift didn’t convince many, adding to the growing list of PR failures.
These comparisons made Meghan's products look less appealing. New photos revealed dog bowls priced at £3 from the Buckingham Palace shop, along with pink bone soft toys for £2. Meghan and Harry’s team saw these products as visible online trolling, intended to belittle Meghan’s efforts.
However, it seems unlikely that this was intentional trolling. The Royal Collection Trust and Buckingham Palace shop have sold these types of items for years. Meghan's efforts may have simply highlighted these existing products, prompting the Palace to promote them.
While the prices of these items, such as a dog bowl with a royal crest priced at £3, may seem steep, they aren't new. Meghan and Harry’s circle might see these actions as deliberate attempts to undermine her business ventures, but it’s hard to imagine King Charles personally orchestrating such petty moves. It’s more likely that the Royal Collection Trust is simply continuing its standard operations.
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