Prince Harry sought advice from Diana's brother about name change
In episode two of With Love, Meghan, the 43-year-old former actress told comedienne Mindy Kaling: "It's so funny you keep saying 'Meghan Markle' – you know I'm Sussex now... You have kids and you go, 'No, I share my name with my children'.
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Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Meghan Markle's shows are just ‘rich housewife' hobbies – she throws mud at the wall to see what sticks
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEGHAN Markle has gone from high-profile royal events to doing 'housewife hobby' TV shows, according to a royal expert. Since stepping down as a senior royal in 2020, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, has done a number of shows with Netflix, including her cooking programme, With Love, Meghan. 5 Meghan Markle is focusing on 'rich housewife' projects, according to a royal expert Credit: PA 5 Meghan recently released her With Love, Meghan Netflix show Credit: AP 5 Her show featured a host of celebrity pals and her hosting tips Credit: Netflix She's also launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, which included £22 honey and £11 jam. Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, broadcaster Esther Krakue said: 'They did really well because they sold out, how many units did you actually sell? She could have sold 50 jars and if it sold out, it sold out. 'She doesn't really know what she's doing, which is fine because you can hire people that do. 'But to go from selling jam and shortbread and all of that, which has reportedly sold out, to not restocking and then kind of having this haphazard view of what you're going to do next and potentially go into fashion, she doesn't know what she's doing. 'It's just a hobby. 'But that's fine because she's rich and hot. 'There's not a single person that looks to Meghan Markle as some sort of business or commercial genius or even competent. 'She doesn't need to be.' This follows Meghan hinting she won't restock As Ever products until the start of 2026, according to Fast Company. Instead she hopes to 'take a step back, gather data from the launch, and figure out exactly what As Ever could be.' Meghan is too vacuous. Why can't she promote women in a realistic way? She told the publication: 'I want to really focus on the hospitality angle of As Ever, but as we take the learnings, we can understand what the customer's needs are seasonally.' We could see Meghan leaning more into her fashion influencing, following the launch of her 'ShopMy' page featuring 'a hand-picked and curated collection of the things' she loves. An array of Meghan's shirts, bags and jewellery are all pinned on her page and available to buy. The duchess was asked by the publication if she'd like to capitalise more on this interest, she said: 'The category of fashion is something I will explore at a later date because I do think that's an interesting space for me.' 5 Prince Harry briefly featured on her Netflix show Credit: Instagram 5 You may have to wait to try Meghan's jam as she may not restock until 2026 Credit: Meghan's jams But the former Suits actress was forced to roll out her rebrand, As Ever, in February after being hit by a string of set backs. Her jams also featured in her eight-part Netflix docuseries With Love, Meghan, as she entertained Hollywood pals and celeb chefs. Shoppers also rushed to nab £9 teas, including lemon ginger, peppermint and hibiscus. These sold out alongside £12 flower sprinkles - promoted in endless shots throughout her Netflix show. However it has been debated whether Meghan used a 'marketing ploy' of making a 'relatively small amount available so it all gets bought and then you can say it's so popular it sold out." Meghan's As Ever products have been created in partnership with Netflix Consumer Group.
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Meghan Markle's shows are just ‘rich housewife' hobbies – she throws mud at the wall to see what sticks
MEGHAN Markle has gone from high-profile royal events to doing 'housewife hobby' TV shows, according to a royal expert. Since stepping down as a senior royal in 2020, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, has done a number of shows with Netflix, including her cooking programme, With Love, Meghan. 5 5 She's also launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, which included £22 honey and £11 jam. Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, broadcaster Esther Krakue said: 'They did really well because they sold out, how many units did you actually sell? She could have sold 50 jars and if it sold out, it sold out. 'She doesn't really know what she's doing, which is fine because you can hire people that do. 'But to go from selling jam and shortbread and all of that, which has reportedly sold out, to not restocking and then kind of having this haphazard view of what you're going to do next and potentially go into fashion, she doesn't know what she's doing. 'It's just a hobby. 'But that's fine because she's rich and hot. 'There's not a single person that looks to Meghan Markle as some sort of business or commercial genius or even competent. 'She doesn't need to be.' This follows Meghan hinting she won't restock As Ever products until the start of 2026, according to Fast Company. Instead she hopes to 'take a step back, gather data from the launch, and figure out exactly what As Ever could be.' Meghan is too vacuous. Why can't she promote women in a realistic way? She told the publication: 'I want to really focus on the hospitality angle of As Ever, but as we take the learnings, we can understand what the customer's needs are seasonally.' We could see Meghan leaning more into her fashion influencing, following the launch of her 'ShopMy' pag e featuring 'a hand-picked and curated collection of the things' she loves. An array of Meghan's shirts, bags and jewellery are all pinned on her page and available to buy. The duchess was asked by the publication if she'd like to capitalise more on this interest, she said: 'The category of fashion is something I will explore at a later date because I do think that's an interesting space for me.' 5 5 Meghan's jams But the former Suits actress was forced to roll out her rebrand, As Ever, in February after being hit by a string of set backs. Her jams also featured in her eight-part Netflix docuseries With Love, Meghan, as she entertained Hollywood pals and celeb chefs. Shoppers also rushed to nab £9 teas, including lemon ginger, peppermint and hibiscus. These sold out alongside £12 flower sprinkles - promoted in endless shots throughout her Netflix show. However it has been debated whether Meghan used a 'marketing ploy' of making a 'relatively small amount available so it all gets bought and then you can say it's so popular it sold out." Meghan's As Ever products have been created in partnership with Netflix Consumer Group. THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures... Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives. Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan. Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes. Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand. Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans. As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam. ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items. New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.
Glasgow Times
2 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Meghan to ‘pause' restocking her jam and herbal teas until completely ready
Meghan told of the difficulties of building her firm and 'how many tears' she has shed behind the scenes, on a bonus episode of her podcast featuring Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles. She also expressed her dream of launching a future business with daughter Princess Lilibet, after talking to Knowles about the Cecred haircare line she started with Beyonce. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with Beyonce and Jay-Z at the European Premiere of Disney's The Lion King in 2019 (Niklas Halle'n/PA) 'I wonder if one day I'll be in business with Lily and we'll be building something,' the duchess said, with Knowles adding: 'That's the best.' The duchess said of the April launch of her As Ever products including jam and herbal tea that the 'scarcity mentality at the beginning might be a hook for people', comparing it to 'a sneaker drop'. But she feared it might be 'annoying' for customers, adding: 'I don't want you to eat that jam once every six months. I want that to be on your shelf all the time.' Meghan said: 'So for me at the moment, with As Ever, it was great. We planned for a year we get and then everything sells out in 45 minutes. 'Yes, amazing, great news. Then what do you do? And then you say 'Ok, we planned as best as we could. Are we going to replenish and sell out again in an hour? Or is that annoying as a customer? 'I'm looking at it saying 'Just pause. That happened. Let's wait until we are completely stable and we have everything we need'.' She added how people 'see all the flashy stuff and they see the product. But that end game… those behind the scenes moments, how many tears I've shed'. Beyonce takes the applause with her mother Tina Knowles following their House of Dereon Catwalk Show at Selfridges in 2011 (Gareth Fuller/PA) Knowles chatted to Meghan about how pop superstar Beyonce could have been a hairdresser after growing up watching her mother work in a salon. The pair discussed the singer using wigs on stage, with Meghan revealing she was advised by other actresses to start wearing them while working on Suits but she chose not to do so. Knowles said: 'She's on a stage with hot lights and she wears wigs a lot, and she's managed to keep her hair beautiful and healthy and that's not an easy task when you're in showbiz.' Beyonce and Meghan hug at the Lion King premiere (Niklas Halle'n/PA Meghan replied: 'That is a testament. I mean, even on Suits, I was on Suits for seven years, and I remember so many other actresses, especially if you're in that grind, they said 'You are going to fry your hair', and everyone was recommending that I should start wearing wigs. 'I never ended up doing it. By the way, if I was in that industry longer, I understand why you need to protect your hair in that way.' The pair also discussed mutual friend Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry, who gave the Sussexes use of his LA home as a base when they first moved to the US in 2020, with Knowles saying: 'Tyler talks about you all… He loves you.' Meghan described him as 'the most extraordinary soundboard'. The duchess said she 'loved seeing Yvette there' – seemingly referring to Beyonce's publicist Yvette Noel-Schure – and said: 'I wrote her a letter after I went to B's concert a couple of years ago. She said the kindest things and I just wanted her to know how much it meant to me.' The podcast was recorded before Harry and Meghan had a night out at Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour, with Knowles describing how the star was 'on fire' and telling Meghan 'Y'all gotta come'. Meghan, who said she had been trying to decide which date to attend, replied: 'Oh my gosh. I can't wait.' Last month, the duchess shared pictures of herself and Harry at one of the shows in LA, writing on Instagram: 'About last night… Thank you @beyonce and team for an amazing concert (and a very fun date night)! All love.' Meghan first publicly met Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z in London at the premiere of Disney's 2019 remake of The Lion King, which featured the singer's music and her voice as the character Nala. In the Sussexes' Netflix documentary, Meghan was shown reading a message from Beyonce which praised the duchess's 'bravery and vulnerability' and told her she 'was selected to break generational curses that need to be healed'.
