Meghan Markle is facing fresh scrutiny after a gift she sent to a prominent supporter sparked debate among royal watchers. The controversy erupted after the recipient, an online influencer known for defending the Duchess of Sussex and criticizing members of the Royal Family, publicly shared the package on social media.
Sometimes a box of candles and honey is just a box of candles and honey. Other times, it becomes the latest chapter in the never-ending royal discourse.
Meghan Markle recently sent a gift to a known Kate Middleton critic sparking backlash
The latest buzz centers around Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, after influencer The Notorious JTB revealed that he had received a gift package from the Duchess. The social media personality, who boasts a sizable following across Instagram and TikTok, shared a video showing off the surprise delivery.
“The Duchess sent me a gift. This was not on my 2026 Bingo card. Wow,” read the message featured in the clip.
In the caption, he thanked Meghan and described himself as “grateful” and “humbled” by the gesture. The package reportedly included several As Ever products, including honey, candles, and limited-edition matchsticks, along with a handwritten note.
The gift quickly caught attention because The Notorious JTB has previously posted criticism of the Royal Family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. In one earlier post, he reportedly described William and Kate’s response to a royal controversy as lacking leadership and dismissed it as a “copy and paste” statement.
As a result, some royal commentators questioned whether Meghan was aware of the influencer’s past remarks when sending the package. As per Express, netizens on social media argued that the gift appeared to endorse someone who has publicly targeted senior royals. Others suggested the move contradicted Meghan’s previous comments about online toxicity and cyberbullying.
However, supporters of the Duchess viewed the gesture differently. Many congratulated the influencer and described the gift as thoughtful and generous. Several commenters argued that Meghan was simply thanking a loyal supporter rather than making any statement about other members of the Royal Family.
The timing of the controversy has also fueled renewed discussion about Meghan’s reportedly strained relationship with Kate and ongoing speculation surrounding Prince Harry’s relationship with th
The timing of the controversy has also fueled renewed discussion about Meghan’s reportedly strained relationship with Kate and ongoing speculation surrounding Prince Harry’s relationship with the royal family.
Originally reported by Vanshika Vasundhare Singh for Mandatory
