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Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ Website Hides Nods to Prince Harry, Prince Archie in Plain Sight

Mandi Kerr — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:15:00 +0000

Easter eggs! Royal watchers have noticed Meghan Markle seemingly hid sweet nods to Prince Harry and their son, Prince Archie, 5, in plain sight on her As Ever website. What sentimental details the Duchess of Sussex, 43, added in an apparent nod to her husband and son as her lifestyle brand undergoes a rebrand.

Meghan announced ‘As Ever’ on Instagram

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Goodbye, American Riviera Orchard. Meghan’s lifestyle brand, which she initially announced in March 2024, is getting a makeover. In an Instagram Reel on Feb. 17, 2025, the former Suits star announced ARO is now As Ever.

“In two weeks, my show [With Love, Meghan] is coming out, which I’m so excited for. And also my business, which I think there’s been a lot of curiosity about,” Meghan began the clip, wearing a white button-down shirt. With Love, Meghan begins streaming on March 4, 2025.

“Last year, I thought, ‘American Riviera that sounds like such a great name.’ It’s my neighborhood. It’s a nickname for Santa Barbara. But it limited me to things that were just manufactured and grown in this area.”

“Then Netflix came on. Not just as my partner in the show, but as my partner in my business, which was huge,” she continued. “I thought about it, and I’ve been waiting for a moment to share a name that I secured in 2022 and this is the moment, and it’s called, ‘As Ever.’”

“‘As Ever,’ essentially means as it’s always been,” Meghan explained. “And if you followed me since 2014 with The Tig, you’ll know, I’ve always loved cooking and crafting and gardening. This is what I do, and I haven’t been able to share it with you in the same way for the past few years, but now I can.”

Meghan added that there will “of course” be jam. (She sent ARO-branded fruit preserves to celebrity friends in 2024.) “But there’s so many more products that I just love that I use in my home and now it’s time to share it with you so I can’t wait for you to see it.”

The palm trees on Meghan’s ‘As Ever’ website could be a nod to her and Prince Harry

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In addition to Meghan’s As Ever rebrand announcement, she also launched an entirely new website. Visitors can see what looks to be a photo of Meghan and her and Harry’s daughter, Princess Lilibet, 3, walking on lush green grass at what’s presumably the Sussex family home.

Also seen in the photo are two large palm trees which royal author Elizabeth Holmes suggested might be the ones Meghan mentioned back in 2022 to New York Magazine’s The Cut about something romantic Harry said.

“The two palm trees in the website photograph,” Holmes wrote on Instagram. “Are those the same ones Meghan spoke about in the Cut interview?”

In the interview, Meghan recalled that she and Harry noticed two particular palm trees when they walked around their Montecito home for the first time. “See how they’re connected at the bottom? He [Harry] goes, ‘My love, it’s us.’ And now every day when Archie goes by us,” Meghan explained, “he says, ‘Hi, Momma. Hi, Papa.’”

The hummingbirds in the ‘As Ever’ logo might be a nod to Harry and Archie

The palm trees are not the only possible Easter egg from Meghan. There’s also her new brand logo, which depicts two hummingbirds on either side of a palm tree.

One person commented on Holmes’s post suggesting the hummingbirds are a nod to Harry and Meghan, the pair’s 2022 Netflix docuseries. Specifically, the scene where Harry and Archie are seen watching hummingbirds at a nearby bird feeder while Meghan records a video. Meghan can be heard saying, “Papa is a birdwatcher, so this is a really big moment for him.”

Hummingbirds have another connection to the Sussexes. In Spare, Harry recalled getting one out of his and Meghan’s Montecito home shortly after Queen Elizabeth II’s 2022 death. “A mate said: Could be a sign, you know?…Visitors, as it were. Aztecs thought them reincarnated warriors. Spanish explorers called them ‘resurrection birds,’” Harry wrote.

The 1 Glaring Problem With Meghan Markle’s ‘As Ever’ Brand Name Is Why It’s a ‘Disaster’ for the Duchess

Michelle Kapusta — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:11:36 +0000

RIP American Riviera Orchard. Meghan Markle has changed the name of her lifestyle brand replacing it with the new name: “As Ever.” However, there’s a major problem with that name which could spell a real headache for Prince Harry’s wife.

On Feb. 18, Meghan posted a video on her recently-relaunched Instagram account sharing news of the name change with her followers saying: “Last year, I thought you know what, American Riviera, that sounds like such a great name, it’s my neighborhood [and] its a name for Santa Barbara. But it limited me to things that were just manufactured and grown in this area.”

The duchess captioned the clip: “I’m thrilled to introduce you to ‘As Ever’ — a brand that I created and have poured my heart into. ‘As ever’ means ‘as it’s always been’ or some even say ‘in the same way as always.’”

But now, many fans are pointing out that there’s a big problem with calling it “As Ever” that Meghan and her team may not have been aware of.

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The name ‘As Ever’ is already taken

In response to Meghan’s Instagram video, fans took to X to share their thoughts on her brand’s new name with many pointing out that “As Ever” is already taken.

One user wrote: “There’s also a NY shop with the same name. Oops,” and another added, “It’s already a trademark vintage clothing store. Has been for a few years.”

A third user opined that the whole name change is going to be a “mess” for the former Suits star saying: “A company or brand name can change during the creation of a brand. Meghan essentially launched her brand with products under a totally different name and logo, that she now has to change. This is a mess, a disaster, but of Meghan’s own making.”

If the name is already indeed trademarked as it’s been suggested, Meghan will have that headache of possibly having to change it again which would look disastrous for her.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Express that perhaps Meghan felt rushed to share a new brand name to coincide with the launch of her new Netflix series debuting on March 4.

He also said: “Meghan’s premature launch of American Riviera Orchard last year led to trademark issues holding it up. Its name is now ‘As Ever.’ She must have been desperate to coordinate its launch with her eight-part series With Love, Meghan.”

Another hurdle for Meghan is what Instagram handle she can use for As Ever. The New York City clothing store has the Instagram handle @asevernyc but @AsEver, @AsEverMeghan, and @AsEverByMeghan belong to other users. To overcome that obstacle and get a handle that makes sense to promote her brand on, the duchess may need to pay one of the private users to purchase the handle, something she is believed to have done for her @meghan Instagram.

Branding expert Emily M. Austen explained to FEMAIL that the @meghan handle was likely an account owned by someone else before, as it’s “not a unique name.'”

She added: “Most likely, Meghan (or her team), will have used a website to negotiate through a third party, the handle and had to pay for ownership … Meghan likely used a third party which would mean her identity would remain hidden. Most sellers start with a guide price, which can go from $200 to $20,000 depending on the desirability of the handle,’ perhaps hinting that Meghan may have to pay for an As Ever handle if she hasn’t secured one already.”

Meghan Markle Debuts New ‘As Ever’ Brand: Takes Subtle Swipe at Royal Past

Lucille Barilla — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:23:42 +0000

In the early hours of Feb. 18, 2025, Meghan Markle quietly announced the launch of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever. It replaced her previously planned business, American Riviera Orchard. However, Meghan appeared to take a subtle swipe at her royal past while talking about her newest venture on Instagram, hinting at why her brand took so long to come to fruition.

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Meghan Markle has rebranded her American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand to As Ever. The business venture will reportedly still center around the lifestyle industry.

In an Instagram video, Meghan discussed rebranding her original concept and the delays in bringing her vision to life. Speaking directly to her followers, Meghan hinted her time in the royal family had prevented her from continuing in the lifestyle space since her days as creator of The Tig.

“Last year, I had thought, ‘American Riviera, that sounds like such a great name. It’s my neighborhood; it’s a nickname for Santa Barbara. But it limited me to things that were just manufactured and grown in this area,” she said.

Meghan explained that after partnering with Netflix on her lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, her business direction shifted to a name she reportedly secured in 2022. She also hinted at why she hadn’t been able to fully immerse herself in the lifestyle space in the way she had always intended.

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“As Ever essentially means as it’s always been. And if you’ve followed me since 2014 with The Tig, you know I’ve always loved cooking and crafting and gardening — this is what I do,” she shared.

“And I haven’t been able to share it with you in the same way for the past few years, but now I can. So as things are starting to trickle out there, I wanted you to hear it from me first.”

The As Ever website launched with a surprise cameo from Princess Lilibet

Meghan Markle’s rebranded website landing page features a stunning visual of Meghan and her daughter, Princess Lilibet. The two wear white as they run across a grassy field.

The photo is taken from far away, but Lilibet’s long, red hair is visible. Both mother and daughter are barefoot.

The brand features a new logo, consisting of a palm tree and two hummingbirds on either side. The type is in a script font.

“As ever” is how Meghan has signed all of her posts since Jan. 2. The page asks subscribers to “save your seat at the table” by adding their email address for future correspondence.

Why couldn’t Meghan Markle continue her lifestyle brand in the royal family?

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Meghan Markle had to shut down her lifestyle website The Tig when she joined the royal family because of strict protocols and expectations placed on senior royals. Continuing her lifestyle blog wasn’t an option when she became engaged to Prince Harry.

The Tig was a highly personal brand where Meghan shared her opinions on food, travel, fashion, and even social issues. However, as a working royal, she was expected to align with the monarchy’s carefully controlled public image.

Meghan was reportedly advised to shut down The Tig as part of her transition into royal life. The palace likely wanted to ensure all of her public messaging went through official royal channels.

After marrying Prince Harry, Meghan was expected to focus on her royal duties rather than running an independent business. She closed The Tig in April 2017, just months before her engagement to Harry was announced.

Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Didn’t Bring Archie and Lili to the Invictus Games

Mandi Kerr — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:10:00 +0000

Sorry, royal fans! Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet weren’t at the 2025 Invictus Games with their parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. So why didn’t the Duke and Duchess of Sussex bring their children to Canada for the first-ever Winter edition of games? Because, according to royal experts, Archie and Lili’s lives are still “incredibly private.”

No Sussex family moment with Archie and Lili at the Invictus Games

Harry and Meghan didn’t attend the 2025 Invictus Games from Feb. 8-16, 2025, with Archie and Lili in tow. Instead, it was a parents-only trip. Meghan joined Harry for the first five days before returning home to Montecito, Calif., while he stayed for the remainder of the competition.

During the Feb. 13 episode of “A Right Royal Podcast,” hosts Emmy Griffiths and Andrea Caamano discussed Archie and Lili’s absence with royal editor Emily Nash and ITV’s royal journalist Lizzie Robinson.

“Given the fact that the children are able to live a much more private life than their cousins…for example, because their roles are different,” Nash told listeners, “I don’t see why they [Harry and Meghan] would put them [Archie and Lili] in that arena at this point.”

Robinson echoed Nash’s comment, saying, “They have sort of kept the children incredibly private. I know we saw snippets of them in the Netflix docuseries [Harry & Meghan]. But really, the children have lived an incredibly private life,” she added, saying the “the next Invictus Games will be interesting” due to their U.K. location.

Harry and Meghan mentioned their kids at the games and brought gifts home from Canada

Although Archie and Lili weren’t at the Invictus Games they weren’t far from their parents’ minds. Both Harry and Meghan mentioned their son and daughter at various times throughout the Invictus Games, which kicked off on Feb. 8, 2025.

At the opening ceremonies, Meghan introduced Harry to the stage and in the process mentioned their kids not once but twice.

“With families…the big rush in the morning and getting ready for school and packing the lunchboxes and making breakfast and my husband is in all of that with all of us,” Meghan said (via Harper’s Bazaar.) “And then he’ll be on his phone, and Archie will say, ‘Papa, why are you on your phone?’ and he’s like, ‘Because it’s Invictus, I’m getting ready for Invictus.’”

Moments later, Meghan described Harry as “father of our very sweet, excited children, who will cheer you on from California” as he took the stage. Harry, for his part, mentioned discussing landmines with Archie at one point during the games.

While Archie and Lili didn’t get to join their parents, Meghan brought back some goodies to share with them. In a Feb. 11, 2025, post to her Instagram Stories, the former Suits star snapped a photo of treats—chocolate, Tim Hortons’ Timbits, personalized jerseys with the kids’ names, etc.— she brought back to Montecito after her five days in Canada.

Harry ‘absolutely’ wants Archie and Lili to experience the Invictus Games

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In a Feb. 14, 2025, interview with Town & Country, Harry opened up about his desire to bring Archie and Lili to the Invictus Games. Asked if he hopes to bring his kids to the games “one day,” the 40-year-old replied: “Absolutely.”

“I’d love for them to experience the Invictus spirit firsthand one day,” Harry said. “Right now, they’re still young.” (Archie turns 6 on May 6, 2025. Meanwhile, Lili turns 4 on June 4, 2025.) “But we already talk about the importance of resilience, community, and service—everything Invictus represents.”

The next Invictus Games are in Birmingham, England, in July 2027. By that time Archie and Lili will be eight and six, respectively. So, there’s certainly a chance they could be there. Although Harry’s ongoing security lawsuit may prevent them from attending.

Until then there’s still the chance that royal fans may catch a glimpse of Archie and Lili in their mom’s upcoming cooking series, With Love, Meghan, which premieres March 4, 2025, on Netflix.

Meghan Markle’s Recent Tribute to Prince Harry Subtly Revealed the Love He Still Has for the UK

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:23:00 +0000

Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, moved to the United States back in 2020 after a volatile relationship with the royal family caused the couple to want to start over. They haven’t returned to the UK together since 2022, and Harry has said in the past that he has no intention of bringing his family over with the current security situation.

Still, that doesn’t mean there aren’t things Harry misses about the place he once called home. And in a sweet tribute, Meghan subtly hinted that the prince still has plenty of love for his country.

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Meghan Markle called out Prince Harry’s love of fish and chips

Harry was born and raised in the UK, as everyone knows, and while he did move away five years ago, he has reportedly said that he dreams of one day being able to show his kids all around the place he once called home. Between the security issues and the tension with his family, Harry hasn’t brought his family to the UK in a while, but he still clearly misses some things about home.

On Valentine’s Day, Meghan paid a sweet tribute to her husband, where she shared one of his favorite things: fish and chips. “My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever. Thank you for you,” Meghan wrote in part of her Instagram caption. Of course, most people know that fish and chips is an iconic British dish consisting of battered and fried whitefish paired with fried (or “chips” as they’re called in the United Kingdom).

Although Harry isn’t making the trip home too often anymore, they say you can take the guy out of Britain, but you can’t take Britain out of the guy. And such is the case with Harry, who will likely never move on from those small joys he still loves about home.

Prince Harry has said he wants to bring his family to the UK

Harry has been working to get his security situation straightened out so that he can bring Meghan and the kids back to the UK. Although the Sussexes likely won’t spend much time with the royals, Harry still has friends and Princess Diana’s family over in the UK whom he would probably like to see from time to time. The prince has mentioned that he wants to show his kids the things he loved about growing up in Britain.

Until the security mess is cleaned up, though, Harry will have to continue to enjoy fish and chips in the United States — hopefully it stacks up against the UK version.

Meghan Markle Complained That Prince William and King Charles Were Too ‘Serious’ While in the Royal Family, Insider Reveals

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:42:57 +0000

It’s not exactly a secret that Meghan Markle didn’t have the best relationship with most of the royals. The Duchess of Sussex was only close with a handful of members of the British royal family, one of whom was her husband, Prince Harry. Meghan and Harry both left the royal family in 2020, and the duchess hasn’t had much contact with her in-laws since.

It turns out Meghan didn’t love spending time with King Charles and Prince William, whom she claimed were both too “serious all the time.”

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Meghan Markle didn’t like the way King Charles and Prince William carried themselves

The royal family hasn’t always been known for their exciting, outgoing personalities. They carry themselves extremely seriously, though the younger generation (referring to the Sussex and Wales couples) have sort of changed that. But even Prince William and Kate Middleton only started highlighting their personal lives within the last couple of years.

Apparently, Meghan didn’t love this about the royal family. Yes, the royals serve a purpose, but that doesn’t mean they have to be “so serious.” At least, that’s how the Duchess of Sussex allegedly felt.

According to Express, royal expert Tom Quinn wrote in his new book, “Ma’am,” that Meghan felt William and Charles didn’t relax enough. “Why do William and Charles sound so serious all the time?” a royal staffer described Meghan as saying about the father and son while she was still in the royal family. The staffer continued, “She used to make jokes about Harry not having the same parents as William, claiming, ‘Harry isn’t pompous at all. He’s chill.’” Another staffer revealed that Meghan was serious about doing good for the world as a member of the royal family — something she has continued to pursue while leading a different kind of life in the United States.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle don’t see much of the royal family

Harry and Meghan have not returned to the UK as a couple since 2022. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California back in 2020, where they have planted roots and since welcomed a second child, Princess Lilibet (the couple moved with their son, Prince Archie, when he was 10 months old).

King Charles reportedly has no relationship with Archie and Lili, and Harry has said in the past that he doesn’t want to bring his children over to the United Kingdom until he feels they have adequate security, which he’s been fighting for a while. At this point, it’ s hard to say whether the family will ever reconcile.

Meghan Markle’s Latest Move Reeks of ‘Desperation’ in ‘Make or Break Year’

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:59:00 +0000

Meghan Markle attended the most recent Invictus Games in Vancouver with Prince Harry. However, after a few days of taking in the competitions, the duchess left the event and flew back home to California. The reason given was that she wanted to get back to the couple’s two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Because the Duke of Sussex stayed in Canada until the Games concluded on Feb. 15 his wife sent him a loving post via social media while he was away. But some have taken issue not with what Meghan posted but when she posted it.

The timing of Meghan’s post was ‘cringy’ and shows ‘desperation,’ according to expert

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The former Suits star took to her recently-relaunched Instagram account with a black-and-white photo of her and Harry kissing as they sit together at a table ready to eat.

The duchess captioned it: “Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families. Beyond proud of my husband and what he’s created. My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever. Thank you for you.”

However, some royal watchers have a problem with when Meghan posted the snap to her Instagram.

Royal News Network’s expert Brittany called the timing of the post “very cringy” and shows her “desperation.”

“You’ve got to note that Meghan Markle’s post about Harry came shortly [after] Catherine and William, for the first time, posted a little Valentine’s Day picture,” Brittany said per Express. “You can really feel the desperation — it’s really starting to set in as 2025, we know for sure, is make it or break it for Harry and Meghan.”

The Sussexes have played this game for years

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While some may argue that the timing could simply be a coincidence, others say it can’t be ignored that Meghan has a habit of posting something right after the Waleses do. It’s something she and Harry started doing years ago after they stepped down from their royal roles.

Whenever the duke’s relatives mark major milestones or host large events, the Sussexes try to steal the spotlight from the other royals and get their names back in the headlines by putting out pictures or news about their upcoming projects.

Some examples of this are when Meghan chose to do a soft launch of products for her lifestyle brand during the 2024 Trooping the Colour. A month later, it seemed Harry tried to upstage his nephew Prince George’s 11th birthday by announcing then that the 2027 Invictus Games would be held in Birmingham.

Another time was when Prince Harry picked the release date for his book Spare within a day of the Princess of Wales’ birthday. That was much like when the Sussexes decided to reveal their bombshell news that they were stepping down in 2020 on Jan. 8, the day before the princess’s actual birthday leaving no chance that anyone would be talking about Kate then.

Meghan Markle Had a ‘Real Problem’ With 1 Thing the Palace Made Her Do After She Started Living With Prince Harry

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:25:38 +0000

After she stepped down, Meghan Markle spoke about a number of Palace rules and protocols she did not understand and disagreed with.

But one she never mentioned is reportedly the one that bothered her the most. That’s according to staffers who worked at Kensington Palace after the duchess moved into Nottingham Cottage with Prince Harry before they got married.

Here’s the rule they remembered Meghan having a “real problem” with.

Palace staffers reveal protocol that really bothered Meghan

The protocol Meghan hated was revealed in royal expert Tom Quinn’s book Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants. The author talked to staffers who worked at the Palace around the time Meghan moved in with Harry and said the former Suits star “hated” the rule of having to tell someone where she was going everytime she left the property and always making sure the time she left was not the same as a more senior royal who was also heading out.

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The Mirror noted that one former Kensington Palace staffer shared: “Meghan quite rightly hated the fact that when she was in Nottingham Cottage, she had to agree well in advance what time she might leave for an appointment or an event and she had to make sure she didn’t leave at the same time as, or clash in any way with, a more senior royal leaving the palace.”

The rule was put into place “partly to avoid a situation where a senior royal is upstaged by a more junior royal leaving just when the more important person leaves” and it’s also esstential for “security” reasons.

Another source, who worked for the late Queen Elizabeth II, told Quinn that “The hierarchical nature of the royal family meant that Meghan, alongside the other royals, had to work to support the monarch as the center of the institution, rather than shining her own light” — something the source claimed she struggled with. “Outside the monarchy having your own path would be fair enough but inside the House of Windsor things have to be tightly controlled.”

The other royal who isn’t a fan of the roule either

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But Meghan reportedy isn’t the only one who couldn’t stand the old rule of always having to announce where and when you’re going. King Charles has never been a fan of that rule either.

As another former palace employee explained: “I think [King] Charles agreed with Meghan on many points — he thought much of the protocol was silly, but it is hard to change.”

Circling back to the duchess the ex-aide added: “I don’t think in the whole of history there was ever a greater divide between what someone expected when they became a member of the royal family and what they discovered it was really like. [Meghan] was hugely disappointed.”

Meghan Markle’s ‘Exaggerated’ Body Language Sends Mixed Signal: Expert Calls It ‘Overkill’

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:29:00 +0000

Meghan Markle’s “exaggerated” body language toward Prince Harry at the Invictus Games is sending mixed signals. While the Duchess of Sussex seemed eager to showcase how happy she and Harry are in their marriage, an expert claims the reaction to her actions seems to contradict the message she’s trying to send.

Body language expert calls Meghan Markle’s message ‘overkill’

As reported by OK! (via Yahoo!), body language expert Adrianne Carter questions Meghan Markle’s messaging, suggesting her body language at the Invictus Games conveys the opposite of what she intended. Meghan’s PDA-packed moments attempt to highlight the deep love she and Harry share, but Carter isn’t buying it.

“Meghan’s whole body language seems like overkill,” Carter begins. “Her overly-exaggerated body language maybe wants to send the message that, ‘He’s mine, we’re closer than ever and we’re very happy together.’”

However, Carter claims that Meghan’s messaging isn’t clear. She explains, “Because it’s so exaggerated, [Meghan’s body language] actually sends a different message of someone that’s playing up to the cameras. This makes the observer wonder what is really going on.”

She concludes, “Harry, as usual, seems to be acting in a natural way. He is who he is and seems mostly comfortable in himself.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rebranded themselves in 2024

Meghan Markle on the set of the Netflix series, ‘With Love, Meghan’ | Netflix

Meghan’s shrewd business move came on the heels of rumors of trouble in her marriage to Prince Harry. They separated publicly in 2024 after years of marketing themselves as a power couple.

After Harry and Meghan spent two years slamming the toxicity of the royal family in interviews, and in Harry’s memoir Spare, they were mostly silent throughout 2022 and 2023. By 2024, Meghan and Harry began appearing solo in public.

This divide was a deliberate attempt to rebrand themselves as individual entities that are more marketable. It appears to have worked, and Meghan and Harry play to their distinct strengths when apart.

Meghan is currently marketing herself as a lifestyle expert with her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Prince Harry continues his charitable endeavors.

A Valentine’s Day post packs on the PDA

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Meghan Markle continues to use positive imaging with her recently relaunched Instagram account. She publicly declared her love for Prince Harry on Valentine’s Day via a photo of the couple kissing.

“Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families. Beyond proud of my husband and what he’s created,” she wrote.

She concluded with, “My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever. Thank you for you. As ever. M.” The comments were turned off in the post.

‘Cringe to Watch’ Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘So Fake’ PDA Was Staged For Cameras: Insiders

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:35:43 +0000

Meghan Markle made a high-profile return to the spotlight with Prince Harry at the Invictus Games weeks before the launch of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, and lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. After nearly two years out of the public eye, she’s more visible than ever. But not everyone is convinced that her recent PDA with Prince Harry as they attended the event was legitimate. Royal insiders believe Meghan’s behavior was staged for the cameras.

Meghan Markle accused of ‘very un-regal’ behavior

For the YouTube series Palace Confidential, Charlotte Griffiths from The Mail on Sunday and The Daily Mail’s Richard Eden shared their thoughts about Meghan’s recent behavior with Prince Harry. Both claim Meghan Markle is attempting to shift the public’s perception of her marriage with some carefully placed PDA.

“Snogging and hand-holding. It was a little bit cringe to watch,” said Griffiths. “At first, I thought this was ‘so fake.’ Then I noticed that Harry was quite enjoying it.”

Eden added, “I thought it was cringe-making. It was certainly very un-regal.”

He continued, “It all comes across as so phony and fake. Sure, you love each other and want to be affectionate with each other. Well, get a room!”

Griffiths continued, “Harry’s not a good actor. When he’s miserable, boy do we know it. He will walk around scowling and doesn’t care if the cameras are there.”

She concluded that the couple was “dialing it up a bit. They had to get the headline-grabbing pictures in all the papers and all the magazines because Meghan is finally about to launch her jams and her products.”

Meghan’s Netflix series is a make-or-break deal

After the mixed reception of Harry & Meghan and the cancellation of her animated series Pearl, Meghan needs a solid Netflix win to prove she can deliver compelling, successful content for the streaming service. If With Love, Meghan underperforms, it could further damage her credibility.

Meghan’s lifestyle brand is attempting to position her as a modern-day Martha Stewart. If it fails to generate buzz, it could hurt her future in the entertainment industry.

Meghan and Prince Harry signed their Netflix deal in 2020, and as their contract nears its end, With Love, Meghan could be a defining moment. It will either solidify Meghan’s appeal or reveal that public interest in her is tied solely to royal controversy.

Therefore, Meghan and Harry need this Netflix series to work. A successful project would help secure the couple’s future media deals, while a failure could signal trouble for their business model.

When is ‘With Love, Meghan’ set to debut? Will Prince Harry appear?

With Love, Meghan will premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The show was originally scheduled for release on January 15, 2025.

The Netflix lifestyle series was delayed due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Meghan requested the series be pushed back so she and Prince Harry could help the victims of the wildfires in their home state.

She shared a statement regarding the delay of With Love, Meghan on Netflix’s press site. It read, “I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California.”

It is unclear how many appearances Prince Harry will make in the eight-episode series. However, he is seen at the end of the series’ official trailer.

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