CELEBRITY
The back lash has started!!!!!
Meghan Markle sparked backlash after releasing a new line of products for her lifestyle brand, As Ever, with critics claiming the Duchess has completely “lost her mind”. The Duchess of Sussex has officially unveiled “chapter two” of the Holiday Collection for her new luxury lifestyle brand, As Ever.
Taking to the brand’s official Instagram page, Meghan shared a glitzy new promotional video promising that the festive drop boasts “something for everyone on your list”. But the prices of the new items have been criticised by fans, who went on a furious online rampage, slamming the “disgusting” price tags.
The newest additions to the As Ever empire include a £73 teapot, a £ 73 “Signature Two-Wick Holiday Candle”, and a £48 tub of chocolate-covered popcorn.
Taking to X, royal watchers were quick to mock the Duchess’s latest commercial venture. One user blasted: “This woman has lost her MIND. $98 for a teapot. $398 for a TABLECLOTH. How about $130 for TWO rattan chargers which look like placemats? Or even better-$185 for a NOTEBOOK.”
Taking aim at the brand’s perceived value, they added: “I literally cannot-she really thinks #asever is a high-end luxury brand. This basic rubbish isn’t worth a third of what #MeghanMarkle wants to charge. Disgusting.”
Another one added, referring to the teapot: “Designed for generous pours”? Who write this uber cringe slop?”
Another one commented: “My god she really is trying to go all trying to copy Highgrove, jesus! Ain’t noone gonna buy a TEAPOT for 98 quid, she’s off her rocker!”
A fourth user joked: “Well she’s certainly giving us something to laugh about!”
In the new promotional video, Meghan can be seen lighting one of her pricey candles, pouring a glass of champagne, and arranging chocolate bars on plates at dining table.
The footage then cuts to Meghan staring tellingly into the camera lens, before a final shot captures her playfully giggling and touching her hair.