Another grand business launch, another rebrand, and another round of confusion paired with overpriced products. This time, it’s yet another lifestyle brand that seems to be trying really hard to convince people to pay $20 for tea and pancake mix. Because, apparently, everyone wants to spend ten times the normal price for ingredients they could easily find in their own pantry.
Just before Meghan’s new Netflix series aired, a testing page for her lifestyle brand allegedly went live, revealing the so-called luxury goods in store for her loyal fan base. The lineup? Pancake mix, hibiscus tea, flower sprinkles, and a limited-edition raspberry spread—all priced at a jaw-dropping $25 per item. Because, of course, Meghan believes people enjoy being overcharged for items they could grab at a supermarket for a fraction of the cost.
In a twist of fate, Highgrove Gardens—the beloved property linked to King Charles—happened to post a delightful Pancake Day message on social media the same day. The post showcased their own range of honey and jam, with the caption: “How are you celebrating Pancake Day? We’re topping our pancakes with delicious Highgrove Royal Garden honey, raspberries, and a dusting of icing sugar. Taste the magic! Make your Highgrove pancakes at home with our range of honey and jam toppings.”
Was this a subtle dig at Meghan’s overpriced pancake mix? Perhaps. The timing was impeccable, to say the least. Highgrove Gardens, a high-quality, established British brand, was promoting its actual, available-for-purchase products on the very same day Meghan’s leaked items hit the internet. Deliciously ironic, isn’t it?
Of course, Meghan’s supporters might argue that the royal family is out to get her—always watching, always plotting. But here’s the thing: the royal family, and anyone with common sense, likely doesn’t care about her endless attempts to reinvent herself as a lifestyle guru. Highgrove Gardens has been selling its range of teas, jams, and honeys for years. They didn’t suddenly wake up and decide to troll Meghan Markle. They were simply doing what they’ve always done: selling quality goods that people actually want to buy.
And that’s the ultimate burn. While Meghan is scrambling to put together a business that makes sense, a true heritage brand is effortlessly showcasing what actual success looks like. Highgrove doesn’t need a testing page or mystery price tags. It doesn’t need to pretend to be something it’s not. It simply offers genuine, well-loved products—and people flock to them.
