Megan Markle has found herself in yet another awkward social situation, and this time, it’s not a Hollywood snub, a Netflix flop, or a royal side-eye. The drama revolves around Delina Blacker, the wife of Harry’s polo buddy, Nacho Figueras, who appears to have thrown a perfectly manicured dagger straight into Megan’s back. How? By doing the absolute worst thing you can do to a self-proclaimed lifestyle mogul: liking an Instagram post.
Megan, fresh off the embarrassing collapse of her American Riviera Orchard brand, announced a rebranding effort—complete with a new name, a new beginning, and the same old issue of zero products available to the public. The rebrand, dubbed *As Ever*, seemed like a fresh start. But there was one glaring problem: *As Ever* was already a thing. It’s an actual business, a real company that has been around since 2015, built by independent designer Mark Kazarian. Needless to say, Kazarian wasn’t thrilled when Megan swooped in with a Netflix deal and started using his brand name as if she had invented it.
Cue the public outrage, legal threats, and petty social media chaos. Enter Delina Blacker, who casually liked a post from *As Ever NYC*, the original brand. The internet collectively gasped in delighted horror. Was this a coincidence? A meaningless double-tap? Or a subtle act of appreciation for well-made vintage clothing? Whatever the intention, Delina’s like was a move so subtle yet so brutal that it instantly fueled speculation. Was she secretly throwing shade at Megan? Had she been waiting for the perfect moment to twist the metaphorical knife? Had Megan been outmaneuvered by someone playing the long game?
This isn’t the first time Delina has raised eyebrows with her less-than-enthusiastic approach to being Megan’s friend. Remember when she referred to Megan as “P,” short for “polo wife,” in a way that seemed less like a compliment and more like a polite plea to avoid being dragged into Megan’s royal drama? And let’s not forget that every interaction between these two has been drenched in the kind of forced politeness that only exists when one person desperately needs the other for clout.
Naturally, the internet ran wild with theories. Was Delina always against Megan? Had she been secretly rolling her eyes at the Duchess of Delusion for years, waiting for the right moment to make her move? Or, even more deliciously, was she siding with Gwyneth Paltrow, who had already thrown some passive-aggressive shade by following *As Ever NYC*? If Gwyneth and Delina have indeed formed an unholy alliance against Megan, then it’s official: the Hollywood elite have spoken, and Megan has been voted off the island.
So, what’s a duchess to do when her friends start aligning with the enemy?
1. **The Classic Damage Control PR Move**: A vague Instagram post about women supporting women, which will inevitably be widely mocked.
2. **The “I’m Too Busy for This” Strategy**: An exclusive leak to *People* magazine about how Megan is focused on her work and isn’t bothered by drama.
3. **The Nuclear Option**: A high-profile Netflix documentary about friendship betrayals, featuring interviews with herself and carefully chosen footage of Delina looking slightly disinterested at polo matches.
But let’s be honest: Megan’s real concern isn’t the betrayal itself. It’s that her entire lifestyle brand launch is now being overshadowed by an Instagram like. At this point, *As Ever NYC* is thriving, gaining followers by the second, while Megan’s *As Ever* is already off to a shaky, scandal-filled start.
Meanwhile, Delina is probably sipping a matcha latte somewhere, laughing at the sheer chaos her little double-tap has caused. Maybe next time, Megan will try a revolutionary business tactic: originality.
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