URGENT UPDATE: Meghan Markle is facing significant backlash following her recent decision to feature her children in a marketing campaign for her lifestyle brand, As Ever. Just announced, sources reveal that royal aides are criticizing the Duchess of Sussex for contradicting her previous stance on the privacy of her children, Archie and Lilibet.
The controversy erupted after Markle shared heartwarming moments from her family life in a newsletter promoting her brand. The email, which highlights the family’s preparations for Thanksgiving at their home in Montecito, California, includes details about their children helping to harvest herbs in the garden. While many fans praised the sweet family imagery, royal insiders are expressing concern.
A source close to the royal family stated, “The children are now part of the branding architecture. After years of insisting on privacy, she’s inserting them into sales copy.” This stark contradiction has led to a flurry of discussions on social media and among royal watchers.
In the newsletter, Markle described how her family engages in everyday activities, stating, “Those strolls, with Archie and Lili running in tow, her husband checking on the bees, Pula chasing the ball with Mia trying to keep up — those were the sun-drenched moments that made an everyday walk something a bit more magical.” This idyllic depiction is meant to resonate with her audience but has sparked outrage among royal aides and privacy advocates.
The newsletter also teased a new product inspired by Markle’s love for herbs: Sage Honey. However, the royal aides emphasize that Markle’s decision to feature her children in marketing materials undermines her previous commitments to keep them out of the public eye. “She has always insisted the kids must be kept out of public life. Now they’re characters in a marketing narrative,” the aide commented.
As the backlash continues to grow, observers are questioning whether this strategy will have lasting implications for Markle’s brand and her family’s privacy. The reaction from the public and royal commentators suggests that this situation is just developing, and more voices are likely to emerge.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds. Will Markle adjust her marketing approach, or will she continue to blend her family life with her business endeavors? The coming days will reveal how this controversy impacts her brand and public perception.