Royal fans criticize Meghan Markle for timing of luxury brand’s strawberry jam launch amid royal family health news

Royal fans have criticized Meghan Markle for the timing of her luxury brand’s strawberry jam launch, calling her a “grifter” and “shameless” for releasing the product amid recent royal family health news. The Duchess of Sussex first announced her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, on March 14, which quickly gained an online following. However, after over a month of silence, the debut product appears to be handmade strawberry jam, with friends of Meghan receiving limited edition samples in small jars with handwritten labels featuring the brand’s logo.

Criticism of Meghan’s timing has intensified as members of the royal family, including King Charles and the Princess of Wales, have recently revealed their cancer diagnoses and are undergoing treatment. Some have accused Meghan of using her title to make money and have labeled her actions as “calculated leech behavior.” The launch of the luxury brand could also complicate the couple’s potential resolution with the royal family, as their relationship has been strained by controversial comments and their Netflix series.

Additionally, Meghan may face competition from her estranged royal family, as fans have pointed out that Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall estate offers strawberry jam for sale at a lower price. The timing of Meghan’s brand launch and the potential competition from the royal family could further escalate tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.