Following a technical glitch on the As Ever website that exposed inventory numbers—including an eye-catching figure of 137,435 unsold signature fruit spread gift boxes—tabloids and social media users quickly seized the moment to amplify doubt. But according to an insider who spoke with Newsweek, the reality is far more optimistic.
“It’s exceeded everybody's expectations in terms of how well it’s gone, I would say, across the holiday period,” the source revealed. “That period has been incredibly successful.”
Yet, Meghan Markle isn’t staying quiet about the backlash. Through her representative, she issued a clear message: “People are attempting to paint a negative narrative and are choosing how they present things—choosing how they share information to fit a particular storyline.”
The incident highlights a recurring theme in Meghan Markle’s post-royal life: the tension between entrepreneurial ambition and public perception. Since stepping back from senior Royal Family duties, she and Prince Harry have faced relentless commentary—much of it steeped in negativity.
This latest episode, while seemingly minor, underscores how easily data can be twisted. “They often don’t present the whole picture,” the insider stressed, echoing concerns Meghan Markle has voiced before about media bias.
What’s particularly striking is how deliberately the criticism was framed. Rather than acknowledging strong holiday sales or customer engagement, critics latched onto a single backend error—as if it defined the entire venture.
“You’re painting a negative narrative,” Meghan’s team emphasized, pointing to a broader pattern where her successes are minimized and missteps magnified. “It’s not just unfair—it’s misleading.”
This response aligns with her past efforts to reclaim her story, from her Oprah interview to her recent Netflix projects. Now, with As Ever, she’s again navigating the complex intersection of commerce, identity, and public image.
Let’s be clear: technical glitches happen—even to global brands. The real story isn’t the inventory number. It’s how that number was weaponized to fuel a pre-existing negative narrative about Meghan Markle’s credibility and business acumen.
The Royal Family may no longer be her official title, but Meghan remains deeply entangled in its legacy—and the public’s obsession with it. Every move she makes is scrutinized through a lens often clouded by bias, jealousy, or outright hostility.
Final Thoughts:
Meghan Markle speaks out not just to defend a product, but to challenge a system that rewards negativity over nuance. In her words (paraphrased through her team): “People must be discerning—not just in what they read, but in how they interpret it.”
As consumers and citizens, we have a choice: accept the surface-level drama… or dig deeper. Because when it comes to Meghan Markle, the Royal Family, and the stories told about them, the narrative is rarely as simple as it seems.
And yes—the fruit spread blunder? Already fixed.
