Meghan expressed her admiration for Article, stating, "There is a reason I have worked with Ryan and the talented team at Article for a decade: their attention to detail, their creativity and care, and the thoughtful approach to design as well as to the user experience. They're not just designers; they are collaborators who elevate your ideas into visual identities. They're a very special company. Plus, they're Canadian, so I'm a fan." However, the launch of the website was met with criticism from some individuals who felt that Meghan and Harry should not be using their royal titles since they are no longer active members of the royal family. Detractors argued that the couple should have relinquished their titles and that the use of the family crest to promote themselves is disrespectful.
‘I think they really want to play royals in America, become their own special royal family!'
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Royal Biographer, Angela Levin, reacts to Meghan and Harry launching their website https://t.co/sbMr3iYoKX using their royal titles, despite deciding not to partake in royal duties. pic.twitter.com/5UPTlXnYlq
Royal author Angela Levin shared her perspective on the matter, describing it as "sick-making." She pointed out that the Coat of Arms displayed on the website belongs solely to Meghan, implying that the power is perceived to come from her. Levin also highlighted that when Meghan and Harry stepped back from their royal duties in 2020, Queen Elizabeth explicitly stated that they should not use their royal titles to generate income. However, according to Levin, the couple's actions seem to contradict this agreement, as they appear to be leveraging their titles for financial gain.
The unveiling of their website has sparked debates about the couple's use of their royal titles and the motivations behind their branding decisions. It remains to be seen how the public and the royal family will respond to these developments.
