King Charles addresses controversy over ‘competition’ with Meghan Markle’s jam line
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In the Royal Family, it's not just grand ceremonies and official duties that make headlines. Sometimes, it's the more unusual and unexpected stories that capture our interest.
One such story making headlines involved King Charles and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
This time, the story isn't about royal engagements or public appearances but something as simple and sweet as strawberry jam.
Rumours of a rivalry between Charles and Meghan started when the Duchess of Sussex launched her strawberry jams under her American Riviera Orchard brand.
King Charles, who is 75, already sells his organic strawberry jam through The Highgrove Shop and Duchy Originals at Waitrose supermarkets.
Palace insider Jennie Bond has dismissed reports that King Charles is trying to compete with Meghan Markle over her new jam business. She insisted the King would never ‘sink so low’.
‘I absolutely refuse to buy into suggestions of a petty rivalry between Meghan's products and the release of new products from the Highgrove estate,’ she said.
‘Highgrove has been coming up with new products for years now. The marketing might have become more sophisticated over time, but there has always been publicity about the organic produce from the farm and gardens.’
Reports said that sales of Charles’ jams have increased since the announcement of Meghan’s line, but she hasn't sold any jars yet, as the first batch was given to social media personalities.
The Duchess has hinted at more jams and even a dog food line, but no release dates have been given.
Bond called the so-called ‘jam wars’ a ‘load of old nonsense’ and said King Charles likely wants to mend relations with Meghan.
‘I really don't think that Charles or his marketing people would sink so low as to try to deliberately compete with or scupper Meghan and her team,’ she said.
‘Why would Charles want to make things worse than they already are? So I think it's a load of old nonsense and would be beneath him.’
This news comes after royal author Tom Quinn revealed that the King was frustrated that his only interaction with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet was through Facetime.
‘King Charles has been putting pressure on Harry to do just this as he is angry that his only relationship with his grandchildren so far is via video calls, which Charles hates,’ Quinn said.
‘William and Kate's children would spend the weekend at Highgrove, and Harry's children could then easily pop over from their house nearby.’
‘This would neatly get around the problem of Meghan—she just wouldn't need to be there, and the children could be whisked back to the States after a week or two.’
What do you think of this story, members? Have you tried King Charles’s jams, or are you curious to try Meghan’s jam line? Let us know in the comments below!
One such story making headlines involved King Charles and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
This time, the story isn't about royal engagements or public appearances but something as simple and sweet as strawberry jam.
Rumours of a rivalry between Charles and Meghan started when the Duchess of Sussex launched her strawberry jams under her American Riviera Orchard brand.
King Charles, who is 75, already sells his organic strawberry jam through The Highgrove Shop and Duchy Originals at Waitrose supermarkets.
King Charles has commented on the ‘jam dispute’ between him and Meghan Markle. Credit: Shutterstock
Palace insider Jennie Bond has dismissed reports that King Charles is trying to compete with Meghan Markle over her new jam business. She insisted the King would never ‘sink so low’.
‘I absolutely refuse to buy into suggestions of a petty rivalry between Meghan's products and the release of new products from the Highgrove estate,’ she said.
‘Highgrove has been coming up with new products for years now. The marketing might have become more sophisticated over time, but there has always been publicity about the organic produce from the farm and gardens.’
Reports said that sales of Charles’ jams have increased since the announcement of Meghan’s line, but she hasn't sold any jars yet, as the first batch was given to social media personalities.
The Duchess has hinted at more jams and even a dog food line, but no release dates have been given.
Bond called the so-called ‘jam wars’ a ‘load of old nonsense’ and said King Charles likely wants to mend relations with Meghan.
‘I really don't think that Charles or his marketing people would sink so low as to try to deliberately compete with or scupper Meghan and her team,’ she said.
‘Why would Charles want to make things worse than they already are? So I think it's a load of old nonsense and would be beneath him.’
This news comes after royal author Tom Quinn revealed that the King was frustrated that his only interaction with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet was through Facetime.
‘King Charles has been putting pressure on Harry to do just this as he is angry that his only relationship with his grandchildren so far is via video calls, which Charles hates,’ Quinn said.
‘William and Kate's children would spend the weekend at Highgrove, and Harry's children could then easily pop over from their house nearby.’
‘This would neatly get around the problem of Meghan—she just wouldn't need to be there, and the children could be whisked back to the States after a week or two.’
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