Tears and controversy swirl around Meghan Markle over ‘unfair criticism’ of her brand

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.


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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.
Key Takeaways
  • Meghan Markle was left 'in tears' over the media backlash following the launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard (ARO).
  • The brand focuses on kitchen and homeware goods like oils, butter, jams, home fragrances, and furnishings.
  • A lavish PR package sent to influential friends was met with mockery and underwhelming responses online.
  • Royal journalist Tom Quinn reported that Meghan is sensitive to criticism and feels that her work is unfairly critiqued, especially regarding her lifestyle in the US. She is planning a PR blitz ahead of ARO’s official launch.
What do you think of this story, members? Are you anticipating the launch of American Riviera Orchard? Let us know in the comments below!
 
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I have no opinion on the product American Riviera Orchard…however…

With the amount of vitriol and racist comments she receives via social media and press, I am not surprised she is emotionally broken (and the same for Harry). Unbelievable that people (and not just kids) are so malicious.
 
Maybe just stop trying so hard Meghan. .
Nobody cares about jam and luxury goods when the world is in crisis and there’s so much suffering
Better to keep your lemons and homewares for your elitist group of friends and don’t expect adulation from the general public for whom you are just plain pushy and entitled- and trading on your disastrous brush with royalty.
 
Only married into the Firm to use the name. Thinks that the moniker "Dutchess" will make the product sell at an exagerated price. Cry all the tears you want, then dry your eyes and set about your next scam.
 
Restart 3.0 coming soon.
She needs to toughen up. All her comments and the netflix program and oprah program critical of the RF she has to expect a return of serve.
The jam and bottle looks like something from the supermarket shelf and what is in my fridge.
 
What is the most current oxy-moron? Megan Markle and tears! What one earth does this over-rated grifter expect from a world awake to her less than genuine imposition she visited upon the Royal Family and the bedlam of 'Look at me, oh! woe is me.... ever since.... Surely we have had enough of the drivel written and starting from this circus???
 
Does she think people will buy it just because it has her name? Her children's books were a flop. Two of her Netflix documentaries were canned before they were even screened . She has been proven a liar over so many unfounded claims she made. Her staff when she was "Royalty" were changed almost weekly because of her bullying and demands.
She and Harry have had to admit several claims in their Oprah interview and his book "Spare" were not as they told it. She has moved guests being photographed at functions she attends so that she stands in the middle. Even at one Polo Championship she even moved the female sponsor to the side for the photo so she took centre spot.
Now she potters about with an amazing range of products which others actually make in her name and because they are proving vastly over priced and not even tasteful she is in tears.
On their recent trip to Nigeria which she called "My County", they behaved as if it was a Royal Tour. Even Prince Philip referred to her as "D.O.W." meaning The Duchess of Windsor. Wallis would have learnt a lot from Ms. Markle.
Poor Harry! Was she really worth it?
 
Gor Blimey! Manky lot, all eatin and snortin outta the same trough
 

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