During Prince Harry's polo match, Meghan Markle allegedly made a rude gesture, drawing attention to herself and causing some awkward moments. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were photographed enjoying a weekend in Miami, where they attended a charity polo event. However, Meghan's behavior during an award presentation raised eyebrows.
According to Angela Levan, a royal biographer speaking to GBN America, Meghan seemed to ask a woman not to stand next to Harry, creating an uncomfortable situation. Levan commented, "She is a pretty unpleasant person, and we saw that a week or two ago with how disrespectful she was when Harry was playing his polo." The incident involved Meghan forcefully pointing and not allowing the woman to sit beside Harry, even though she had approached him in a pleasant manner.
Levan continued, pointing out that the woman eventually had to move aside and take a position beside Meghan. It was noted that Harry had been involved with the charity for a long time, while Meghan serves as the chair of the organization. Levan described Meghan's behavior as unimaginable and creating unnecessary commotion, especially considering her lack of connection to the charity or polo.
Despite the incident, Harry was rewarded with a kiss from Meghan after winning the charity polo tournament. Prior to the match, a Netflix camera crew filmed the couple, capturing their casual conversation about Harry's future series as they walked hand in hand and smiled.
In another development, Meghan Markle has been using her royal and British connections to promote her new jam brand. It is reported that she sent 50 customized jars to select friends and influencers to celebrate the launch of her jam line, which is part of her lifestyle company, American Riviera Orchard.
Pauline McLaren, a PR Maven, stated that although the jam line appears exclusive to the US, Meghan drew inspiration from her British heritage for the product's design and branding. The jam's gold and white crest and calligraphy, along with Meghan's continuous use of her title, give it a royal vibe. McLaren described the jam as a unique accompaniment and anticipated that it would be the first of many products under the American Riviera Orchard brand.
The experts noted the symbolic significance of choosing strawberries for the jam, considering their heart-shaped form and historical associations with love and the goddess Venus. Despite Meghan and Harry's status as US residents, McLaren pointed out the unmistakably British feel of the strawberry jam, drawing on Meghan's prior ties to the royal family. The reference was made to traditions like the Wimbledon Tennis tournament's strawberry and cream dishes and the quintessential British afternoon tea delicacy of scones topped with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Although the jam is not yet available for purchase, Meghan's 50 lucky recipients have had the chance to sample it. Experts predict that it might be priced at a premium, with former Royal correspondent Michael Cole suggesting it could reach £200 per jar. However, the actual pricing and commercial availability remain unknown.
While Meghan's entrepreneurial endeavors are gaining attention, it is clear that she needs to generate income, as Cole pointed out. The speculation around the pricing and exclusivity of the jam reflects the seriousness of Meghan's venture into the business world.
