Meghan Markle predicted to launch product same day as Trooping the Colour, which came true

EXCLUSIVE: Meghan released a new product the same day as Trooping, and the timing is troubling, it's being said.

By Brigid Brown, Royal Reporter based in New York City

18:35, Mon, Jun 17, 2024 | UPDATED: 18:35, Mon, Jun 17, 2024

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Prince Harry and Meghan were not invited to this year’s Trooping the Colour, but that didn’t mean they’d sit home sulking, but rather, they’d make their own plans.

To Di For Daily's Kinsey Schofield predicted Meghan would release a new product the same day as Trooping, and that is exactly what the Duchess did.

Meghan soft-launchd a lifestyle brand in March, called American Riviera Orchard, but she never went through with the hard launch. Instead, she sent out 50 jars of jam to friends and influencers to create some buzz, and then on Saturday, another flavour of jam popped up on scoial media and doggie biscuits, a completely new product.

For some, it might be shocking, because it looks so bad, but for others, it seems fitting, suggest Ms Schofield.

The US-based royal commentator is London right now, covering Trooping and Royal Ascot, and she said Meghan’s attempt to take away from the King’s Birthday Parade did not go over well.

Ms Schofield said: “I am here in London for Trooping and Royal Ascot and the reaction is overall embarrassment for Meghan.”

She added: “Someone told me, ‘She’s become a parody of herself.’ Another, ‘Dog biscuits don’t compete with the Princess of Wales.’”

Meghan didn’t list the product on her website, it was the Sussexes’ family friend, Nacho Figueras, who shared the jam and dog treats as part of an Instagram story.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Visit Northern Ireland

This isn't the first time something like this has happened, it's becoming a pattern (Image: Getty)

This isn’t the first time something like this has happened, Meghan announced the launch of her new website the same day as The Diana Award ceremony, where Prince William was appearing in-person to hand out awards.

We asked Ms Schofield about the timing, who said it’s hard to believe what Harry and Meghan do is carefully choreographed, because so much of what they do "blows up in their face," but this appears to be an intentional move.

The royal commentator said: “Meghan’s ultimate objective would be to market herself and her brand but you’re still not able to make a purchase on her website.

She added: “So the tireless self-promotion seems a bit desperate.”

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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Visit Northern Ireland

It's being said, Meghan rushed to market before she was ready (Image: Getty)

Mr Figueras could have easily shared the Instagram story on his own, and the Sussexes had no idea, but that does’t appear to be the case.

The R is for Revenge Dress author said: “I doubt that Nacho would post anything without Harry and Meghan’s permission knowing how sensitive the pair are and how willing they are to burn bridges with friends and family.”

According to Ms Schofield, a move like this just fuels the rumours that Harry and Meghan are vindictive and bitters and it makes them look very small.