Oh dear, what has Meghan Markle gotten herself into this time?
In the latest episode of “Megan Does America,” our Duchess of Sussex finds herself at the center of a controversy that might even make King Charles raise an eyebrow.
The buzz?
Meghan is accused of playing a rather dubious game of imitation, promoting products that closely resemble those from Highgrove Gardens.
Yes, you heard right—she’s allegedly been peddling lookalike goods on Instagram, and it’s causing quite the stir.
Let’s unpack this royal mess.
Meghan recently launched her own luxury brand called American Riviera Orchard, showcasing her new venture with a lavish Instagram video.
Her friends have taken to social media to share snapshots of a jar of her jam, but here’s where it gets interesting.
Sharp-eyed internet detectives have spotted a remarkable similarity between Meghan’s exclusive jam and the strawberry jam sold by Highgrove Gardens.
This revelation suggests that Meghan might be borrowing a page from someone else’s playbook, and it seems King Charles isn’t thrilled about it.
Back in the 1990s, Charles began marketing products from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, introducing jam to the lineup in 2010 through an exclusive partnership with Waitrose.
Following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in 2022, Prince William took over the Duchy estate, and now, Duchy organic strawberry jam is available at Waitrose for £2.80 a jar.
Described as sweet and juicy, the Duchy jam is made from strawberries grown without synthetic chemicals or fertilizers.
Each batch is hand-stirred in open pans, ensuring a rich texture and flavor.
With an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars from 127 reviews, it’s touted as perfect for baking and slathering on toast.
Plus, a portion of every sale goes to the Prince of Wales’ charitable fund, which has raised over £40 million since 2009.
In contrast, Meghan’s jam is expected to come with a hefty price tag of $6-7 per jar, potentially even more if it features a flashy signature label.
But why would anyone pay that much when they could whip up their own strawberry jam at home for a fraction of the cost?
It’s a task that seems perfectly suited to Meghan’s talents—or perhaps, as critics might argue, her lack thereof.
Despite her aspirations of becoming a billionaire food mogul, this endeavor appears to be heading for trouble.
Just picture the backlash when customers realize they could have bought the authentic jam from Highgrove Gardens without Meghan’s inflated markup.
The public might even start calling her the “Duchess of Knockoff,” and her American Dream could quickly turn into a nightmare.
Meghan’s latest business attempt feels like a swing and a miss by a royal mile.
Critics argue that originality is not her strong suit, as she often seems to be following in others’ footsteps.
Many are calling for King Charles to take action, suggesting he should strip Meghan and Harry of their titles, remove them from the line of succession, and revoke Harry’s position as a councillor of state.
The sentiment among some royal watchers is that it’s high time for the monarchy to reclaim its dignity, especially from those who seem to want to exploit the crown while distancing themselves from it.
As this saga unfolds, it remains to be seen how Meghan will navigate the backlash and whether her jam venture will survive the scrutiny.
