What's happened
Tensions reignite between Meghan Markle and the Royal Family as Buckingham Palace promotes its own strawberry preserve, seemingly in response to Markle's new lifestyle brand launch. Celebrity endorsements, including one from Chrissy Teigen, add fuel to the drama.
What's behind the headline?
What the papers say
The Independent reports on accusations of Buckingham Palace 'shading' Meghan Markle with its strawberry preserve promotion, while Metro focuses on the celebrity endorsements received by Markle's American Riviera Orchard. Business Insider UK delves into the speculation surrounding the potential battle between Markle and the Palace via fruit preserves.
How we got here
Meghan Markle launched her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, in March, with plans to offer a range of products including homeware, cookbooks, and beauty items. The recent promotion of Buckingham Palace's strawberry preserve on Instagram, coinciding with Markle's venture, has sparked accusations of subtle rivalry and shade-throwing.
Go deeper
- What led to the tensions between Meghan Markle and the Royal Family?
- How have celebrity endorsements impacted Meghan Markle's brand launch?
- Why is the promotion of strawberry preserves significant in this context?
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Christine Diane Teigen is an American model, who made her modeling debut in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2010 and later appeared on the 50th anniversary cover alongside Nina Agdal and Lily Aldridge in 2014.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is an American member of the British royal family, a philanthropist, and a former actress.
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Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, KCVO ADC is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales and is sixth in the line of succession to the British throne.