Prince Harry remains trapped between both worlds as his wife Meghan Markle moves to confront his dad King Charles over supposed infringement on her lifestyle brand. Earlier this month, the British monarch released the Highgrove Royal Estate honey, a rich product generated from the bees at Highgrove Gardens, his personal residence.
The timing of this launch seemed curious, as hours prior, news of Meghan Markle’s planned release of the rose wine line under her Lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, came to light. Ultimately, this led to speculations that the royal estate’s timing was no coincidence. Many speculated King Charles intentionally released the Highgrove honey in a spiteful move to overshadow Meghan’s brand. While these theories remain unproven, it appears the Duchess of Sussex has similar thoughts, and is furious with her brand’s royal rival.
Meghan Markle Blindsided By King Charles’ Honey Jar
An insider has shared insights into Meghan Markle’s reaction to the blindsiding move to stifle her lifestyle brand. Speaking to New Idea Magazine, the source claimed the duchess expectedly became furious and wanted to confront the British monarch. However, Prince Harry stood up to Meghan Markle’s wishes, preventing any confrontation with the royal family. The source divulged,
“She had no idea [about this] and now suddenly, as she sees it, there’s a glut of his products on the market. She’s one step away from calling Charles about the clash but Prince Harry is holding her back.“
The unnamed insider explained how Meghan Markle has strived to establish herself as a “lifestyle mogul.” However, with a formidable royal rival like King Charles competing with her brand, she has slimmer chances of success.
Since its launch earlier this year, Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard has teased its venture into a handful of household products, from jams to dog biscuits. The brand reportedly has plans to venture into men’s grooming products as well as homewares and fitness gear. However, with Highgrove’s latest product releases, like the 350g honey, the Highgrove Organic Strawberry Preserve, and the men’s cologne, Highgrove Splash, the brand has a tight royal rivalry.
These claims come after insiders revealed to a news outlet that the Suits alum desperately sought the King’s “stamp of approval” to promote her brand. According to the insider, Meghan Markle kept pestering Prince Harry to reach out to King Charles or “anyone in the family” to endorse her lifestyle brand. While neither Harry nor Meghan has verified these claims, the king’s venture deeper into the lifestyle niche with his line of savory products is a clear indication that an endorsement is most unlikely, if ever sought.
