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Meghan's vegetable post causes laughter and doubts among royal fans!
Meghan Markle sparks discussions about authenticity and marketing dilemmas with an Instagram post about her dog Mia and a basket of vegetables.
Meghan's vegetable post causes laughter and doubts among royal fans!
Meghan Markle is once again in the public eye after posting a picture of her beagle dog Mia on Instagram. The dog sniffs a basket of vegetables, which the ex-royal enthusiastically presents as an “idyllic snapshot” from her luxurious property in Montecito. But while the post's 14.7 million followers found some love, experts and royal fans expressed concerns about the authenticity of the image, such as Mercury reported.
The perfect-looking vegetables in the basket – including broccoli, carrots, corn, red peppers and pumpkin – give cause for skepticism. It is noticeable that the vegetables are noticeably clean and have no soil. It is also noted that corn in the USA is mainly harvested between August and October, but not in May. Users consequently speculate that Meghan may have left the basket in the supermarket, making the situation all the more unpleasant for the Duchess.
The challenges of “As Ever”
The controversy surrounding the Instagram picture comes at an inopportune time for Meghan, whose lifestyle brand As Ever is under growing. Despite initial success selling jam and honey, there are serious doubts about the long-term success of their brand. Meghan had announced that she would not launch any new products until the first quarter of 2026 in order to analyze market data. This happens in view of the higher expectations of their brand.
The plans to integrate fashion into the product range were slowed down. In addition, the contract with Netflix is under pressure, which makes efforts to authentically present their brand more difficult. Although Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos was optimistic about Meghan's potential, it remains to be seen how the situation will play out.
Review and controversy
Meghan has spoken out in the past about being unable to share her interests in cooking, crafts and gardening due to restrictions imposed by the Royal Family. This could well contribute to the current perception of their brand, which is dealing with various challenges. Express also reports allegations of plagiarism from a Majorcan city that accuses Meghan of deriving its logo from its historic coat of arms.
Additionally, brands with similar names, such as As Ever Photography and As Ever NYC, have responded to the hype on social media, gaining popularity and sales as a result. Meghan is supported by a team of researchers and PR professionals who help her find the name and design of her brand.
The royal family does not go unnoticed. While Meghan deals with her challenges, other members withdraw. King Charles, Queen Camilla and Princess Anne recently attended a humanitarian event, and the number of engagements by the Duke of Gloucester was also impressive. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew celebrated his 65th birthday with little public recognition as the York family maintains a low profile.