So, we all know Meghan’s attempts to reinvent herself as some kind of lifestyle guru would be laughable if it weren’t so cringe-worthy. Take a look—Meghan is out here sending 50 jars of jam to her celebrity neighbors. Seriously? This is what the so-called “modernizer of the British monarchy” is reduced to—hawking preserves to her pals? You can’t make this stuff up!
Now, let’s talk about Martha Stewart. This woman didn’t marry into success—she built her empire from scratch. And according to insiders, she's fuming that people are even comparing her legitimate business empire to Meghan's latest publicity stunt. And honestly, can you blame her? Comparing Martha Stewart to Meghan Markle is like comparing a Michelin-star restaurant to a lemonade stand.
Timing, of course, couldn’t be more perfect. While our beloved Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is recovering with dignity, focusing on her health, what is Meghan doing? Playing pretend at being a lifestyle guru. Sending numbered jars of jam to her rich neighbors. Yep, nothing screams “I’m not desperate for attention” quite like that.
And what about this so-called “rebranding” of Meghan’s? Harry has been all over the world—talk shows, Africa, the UK—pretty much anywhere but home. Some people are speculating there’s trouble in paradise, but honestly, who could blame him? Imagine sitting through endless strategy meetings about... jam marketing.
PR expert Nick Eid said it perfectly—Meghan did the bare minimum when it came to brand-building. She launched an Instagram page, and that’s about it. No website, no newsletter, no product launches—just an Instagram that looks like it was thrown together in five minutes. This is coming from someone who supposedly had a five-year plan to become a global humanitarian.
Now, Martha Stewart’s reported reaction is priceless. She apparently finds it irritating and insulting to be compared to a rookie like Meghan. And honestly, that’s the perfect word—rookie. Meghan is playing at being a businesswoman, and let’s face it—everything she touches seems to turn to dust. Spotify deal? Gone. Netflix success? Gone. The database project? Also abandoned. And now, her latest venture—a “lifestyle” brand. It’s as substantial as a ghost TikTok.
Speaking of the ghost kids, it's interesting how Archie and Lilibet are always mentioned but never really seen—just like this “American Riviera Orchard” brand. All talk, no product. This has become a pattern: big announcements, lots of PR spin, and then... poof. Nothing. Remember when Meghan sent those voice notes to teenage girls about mental health? Whatever happened to that energy? Now we’re on to jam. Because nothing says, “I care about important causes” like numbered preserves sent to millionaire neighbors.
And can we talk about the audacity of Meghan positioning herself as some kind of lifestyle guru? This is a woman who couldn’t handle the structured life of royal duties, who complained about the protocols of an institution that’s survived centuries. Now, she thinks she can compete with Martha Stewart, the woman who built a multi-million-dollar empire and bounced back stronger after facing serious setbacks?
The contrast with Catherine has never been clearer. While Catherine quietly works on meaningful projects, making a real difference and carrying herself with grace, Meghan is floundering in the shallow end of entrepreneurship. Watching her attempt this is like watching a high school play trying to compete with Broadway.
Now, what’s really sad is that Meghan could have had it all. She could have been a powerful force for good within the royal family, working alongside Catherine to represent the monarchy with dignity. But instead, we’re watching her play at being a businesswoman with a few jars of jam and a poorly executed Instagram page.
Martha Stewart’s reaction is telling. She built something real, something substantial, something that’s lasted decades. She earned her title as the “Culinary Queen” through hard work and innovation. What Meghan’s doing now is amateur hour. No proper website, no clear launch strategy, no actual products—just a jam campaign that’s all style and no substance.
It’s also telling that the influencer friends who received the jam haven’t been posting rave reviews. Where are the glowing testimonials? Where’s the social media buzz? Oprah and Ellen, who’ve been reliable cheerleaders for Meghan, are strangely silent about this new venture. Could it be that even they can’t spin this into something positive?
And Harry—remember when he was the fun-loving, charismatic prince doing meaningful work with the Invictus Games? Now, he's reduced to being the supporting actor in his wife’s latest vanity project. From serving his country to... serving jam. What a fall from grace.
The timing couldn’t be worse for the Sussexes. While the working royals focus on important issues, like King Charles working on environmental matters, what are Harry and Meghan doing? Pushing jam on Instagram. It's unbelievable.
Martha Stewart’s disdain is more than understandable. It speaks volumes about just how out of depth Meghan is. If this is meant to be some kind of dramatic comeback, it’s falling flatter than a failed soufflé. The Sussex brand is quickly becoming synonymous with over-promising and under-delivering—failed Netflix shows, a Spotify deal that went up in smoke, and now this half-baked lifestyle venture.
And where are the serious business people? Where are the industry experts praising this venture? Where are the retail partners? There’s nothing of real substance here—just more style over substance, as we’ve come to expect from the Sussex playbook. The comparison to Martha Stewart only underscores the difference between actual expertise and celebrity-driven fame.
The sad truth is that Meghan had the potential to build something meaningful, but instead, she’s squandering it on this bizarre attempt at becoming a lifestyle guru. She could have learned from her time in the royal family, could have worked alongside Catherine, and could have used her platform for real good. Instead, we’re watching her flail about with jars of jam and an Instagram page.
And that’s where we stand, folks—another chapter in the Sussex saga. From modernizing the monarchy to sending jam to the neighbors. What a journey! Martha Stewart’s reaction is just the icing on the cake, confirming what we’ve all been thinking: this is amateur hour at its finest. No amount of PR spin can change that.
