Amid the ongoing health challenges faced by the royal family, with King Charles and Princess Kate confronting cancer diagnoses, Meghan Markle has drawn criticism for her recent business venture.
The Duchess of Sussex unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, earlier this month, accompanied by an Instagram page to showcase the brand's offerings. However, royal commentator Tom Bower has voiced concerns over the apparent haste in her announcement.
In an article for The Mail, Bower remarked, "The launch of American Riviera Orchard seems premature, especially considering Meghan has yet to appoint a chief executive to oversee the business."
Reports suggest that Meghan Markle is currently in the process of interviewing candidates to fill the CEO position for her newly established lifestyle brand.
The swift announcement of her business venture also appears to have had repercussions on the royal front. Shortly after the launch, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex found themselves with a reduced presence on the official Buckingham Palace website.
While previously Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with their children Archie and Lilibet, had individual profiles on the site, their entries have now been consolidated. Instead of detailed individual biographies, the Sussexes are now represented by a shorter joint profile, a change that has been interpreted as a significant downgrade by several royal commentators.
This latest development underscores the delicate relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family, as Meghan and Harry continue to carve out their own path outside the traditional royal framework.
