Tears and controversy swirl around Meghan Markle over ‘unfair criticism’ of her brand
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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been the centre of a media whirlwind that has reportedly left her emotionally distraught.
The unexpected backlash following the soft launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard (ARO), has sparked a wave of sympathy and concern among her supporters, while others remain critical of her latest venture.
The brand, which Meghan introduced with a cryptic teaser video and minimal details on a newly established official social media, aimed to offer a range of kitchen and homeware goods, including oils, butter, jams, preserves, home fragrances, and furnishings.
The concept seemed promising, and the Duchess's fans eagerly anticipated the unveiling of her new project.
However, the initial excitement was quickly overshadowed by scepticism and mockery.
As part of the promotional campaign, Meghan sent out a lavish package of jams, complete with decorative lemons, to a select group of 50 influential and affluent friends.
This gesture, intended to generate buzz and positive word-of-mouth, instead became the subject of ridicule online, with many expressing disappointment over what they perceived as an underwhelming and overpriced product.
Royal journalist and author Tom Quinn shared insights into Meghan's emotional state following the harsh reception.
'Meghan was in tears when the brand launched, and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special,' he revealed.
‘She has reached the point now where she thinks that anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticised. Like her husband, she feels that people are unfairly picking on her—she cannot understand why people don’t admire her work.’
Quinn also noted that Meghan was unprepared for the level of criticism her brand received and is now apprehensive about ARO's official launch later in the year.
‘She is especially sensitive about any criticism of her luxurious lifestyle in the US—from her point of view, this is something to be admired, not criticised,’ Quinn added.
In response to the rocky start, it's reported that Meghan plans to embark on a PR campaign to bolster the brand's image.
This campaign is expected to include appearances on chat shows and podcasts, as well as select interviews to shift the narrative and showcase the value and vision behind ARO.
This comes after a former senior Royal staff broke her silence and shared details about Meghan’s ‘bullying’ allegations. Meghan, however, consistently denied these allegations.
The interview also touched on Prince Harry and Meghan’s high staff turnover, which the former Royal staff attributed to the difficulty of finding suitable replacements.
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The unexpected backlash following the soft launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard (ARO), has sparked a wave of sympathy and concern among her supporters, while others remain critical of her latest venture.
The brand, which Meghan introduced with a cryptic teaser video and minimal details on a newly established official social media, aimed to offer a range of kitchen and homeware goods, including oils, butter, jams, preserves, home fragrances, and furnishings.
The concept seemed promising, and the Duchess's fans eagerly anticipated the unveiling of her new project.
Meghan Markle’s latest brand, American Riviera Orchard, offers a range of kitchen and homeware goods. Credit: @mstracyrobbins / Instagram
However, the initial excitement was quickly overshadowed by scepticism and mockery.
As part of the promotional campaign, Meghan sent out a lavish package of jams, complete with decorative lemons, to a select group of 50 influential and affluent friends.
This gesture, intended to generate buzz and positive word-of-mouth, instead became the subject of ridicule online, with many expressing disappointment over what they perceived as an underwhelming and overpriced product.
Royal journalist and author Tom Quinn shared insights into Meghan's emotional state following the harsh reception.
'Meghan was in tears when the brand launched, and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special,' he revealed.
‘She has reached the point now where she thinks that anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticised. Like her husband, she feels that people are unfairly picking on her—she cannot understand why people don’t admire her work.’
Quinn also noted that Meghan was unprepared for the level of criticism her brand received and is now apprehensive about ARO's official launch later in the year.
‘She is especially sensitive about any criticism of her luxurious lifestyle in the US—from her point of view, this is something to be admired, not criticised,’ Quinn added.
In response to the rocky start, it's reported that Meghan plans to embark on a PR campaign to bolster the brand's image.
This campaign is expected to include appearances on chat shows and podcasts, as well as select interviews to shift the narrative and showcase the value and vision behind ARO.
This comes after a former senior Royal staff broke her silence and shared details about Meghan’s ‘bullying’ allegations. Meghan, however, consistently denied these allegations.
The interview also touched on Prince Harry and Meghan’s high staff turnover, which the former Royal staff attributed to the difficulty of finding suitable replacements.
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