‘Huge hit': How Meghan feels about massive reaction to ‘dancing' video
IN LONDON
It caused a storm of controversy and divided viewers all over the world, but Meghan and her team are reportedly thrilled by the response to her birthing suite twerking video.
The throwback video, which was posted on her Instagram account last week in honour of her and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday, shows the couple dancing to viral anthem Baby Mama in a bid to bring on labour.
'Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates … so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work – there was only one thing left to do!' she captioned it.
It attracted plenty of both mockery and support, but also managed to rack up thousands of likes and millions of views.
'Meghan is very pleased with the video,' a source close to Harry and Meghan told the Daily Mail.
'In the UK, everyone's reaction has been a bit prudish, but everywhere else, particularly in America and especially with young people, it has been a huge hit.
'She and her team count [the video] as a 'win,' which can only be a boost for sales. Her new products are marketed at Americans and not at the UK market.'
The video was part of a broader trend of Meghan posting more intimate and personal content of her personal life amid the launch of her new lifestyle business.
She also shared a highlights video of herself and Harry with their two kids, Lili and her brother Archie, 6, enjoying a visit to Disneyland last week, describing it in the caption as 'two days of pure joy'.
It was also reported this week that Meghan has plans to add hotels and restaurants to her growing empire, with The Sun revealing that she has trademarked her As Ever brand for 'hospitality services'.
It will include places to stay, 'provision of food and drink', and temporary lodgings.
It's certainly on theme for Meghan's regularly-expressed love of hosting, with the duchess remarking in the premiere episode of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan: 'When I have someone stay, one of my favourite things to do is prep the guest room.'
Over the weekend, her As Ever page posted a picture of her running through the sea in a white dress, with the caption: 'So excited for all the good to come! Running into the weekend like [wave emoji].'
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