Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are once again facing criticism, as some observers argue that their public appearances and branding efforts have become overly focused on business ventures and their royal connection. The debate intensified after the Sussexes’ recent “quasi-royal” tour and Meghan’s expanding lifestyle brand projects. Critics now believe the couple relies too heavily on their royal image to promote their public brand and business ventures.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘quasi-royal’ tour could face dire consequences, per author
According to insiders and royal commentators, concerns are growing over whether Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could tie their children’s royal titles too closely to business ventures. As speculation around the couple’s next steps continues, Meghan’s evolving public image has drawn even greater attention.
Meghan Markle has already included subtle references to her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, into her lifestyle brand. Her As Ever collection, for example, features candles inspired by their birthdates. Now, some royal watchers think she may start focusing even more on family-related content and branding opportunities.
Royal writer Tom Sykes claimed Meghan appears interested in building a stronger presence in the “mom influencer” space after mixed reactions to earlier lifestyle ventures. According to him, the family-oriented angle may offer a more relatable and commercially successful direction for her brand.
While Meghan continues to expand her business projects, reports say Prince Harry is more careful about how far things should go, especially when it comes to showing their children publicly. Sources say Harry is concerned that people may think the couple is using their royal status for business and commercial projects.
Royal author Tom Bower went even further and argued that the Sussexes’ strategy could create long-term problems for the monarchy itself. He added, “It will damage the royal family enormously. I don’t think King Charles III will even meet Harry, because it’s far too dangerous.” According to Bower, “Meghan would just be commercialising herself and selling all her clothes and validating herself as a member of the family, and that would be, in my view, catastrophic… ”
