Meghan Markle dropped new brand exactly 4 years after fleeing to US in ‘freedom flight’: ‘Nothing happens by accident’
nypost.comnew lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, at the same time that Prince William took the stage at the Diana Legacy Awards on Thursday evening.
This apparent overshadowing could be seen as a p.r. blitz, as the “Suits” star, 42, and her husband, Prince Harry, have had beef with the Prince of Wales, 41, for quite some time.Markle’s new Instagram page and venture popped up in the same time frame that her estranged brother-in-law spoke at the ceremony at the Science Museum in London, where he honored his late mother, Princess Diana.Harry, 39, also made an appearance at the event — via video — but only after his older brother left the podium.
The former actress’ new business comes amid conspiracies surrounding Kate Middleton’s absence in the public eye as she continues to recover from abdominal surgery.
Royal expert Phil Dampier shed some light on this serendipitous twist of fate to the Daily Mail. “Nothing happens by accident with Harry and Meghan,” he explained. “Harry probably felt he wasn’t getting the exposure he deserved as William was actually at the event and he wasn’t,” the biographer went on. “As for American Riviera Orchard, I’ve always thought Meghan would end up doing some sort of Gwyneth Paltrow-style lifestyle range and this has clearly been planned for many months.”“If it means she concentrates on making money and not on attacking the royal family I’m all for it.”British broadcaster and TalkTV host Piers Morgan also gave his take on Markle’s new trademark, blasting her for her choice of timing. “Meghan Markle launching her new royal-title-exploiting business flogging garlic spreads on the same day Princess Diana’s memory was being honored just about sums her up.
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