Meghan Markle has found herself at the centre of another royal controversy after her lifestyle brand announced the return of a popular product at the same time Earl Spencer’s controversial memoir was dominating headlines.
The Duchess of Sussex’s company, As Ever, announced that its Italian leather bookmark would be available again. The timing attracted criticism from some royal commentators, who questioned whether the relaunch was intended to benefit from the intense public interest surrounding Spencer’s new book.
The bookmark had previously been sold by As Ever and features the phrase “fell asleep here.” A promotional message to customers announced its return as the memoir by Princess Diana’s younger brother was being released.
Spencer’s book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, has generated considerable attention because it contains his personal recollections of Diana and several disputed claims involving King Charles. The memoir was released on September 22 after excerpts had already triggered a strong response from Buckingham Palace.
Some reports have therefore highlighted the coincidence between the book’s release and the renewed promotion of Meghan’s product. However, there is no public evidence establishing that Meghan relaunched the bookmarks specifically because of the memoir.
The controversy comes as Spencer continues to discuss the impact of media coverage on the Royal Family. In a BBC interview, he said the treatment of Harry and Meghan by sections of the press reminded him of the scrutiny faced by Diana. He urged people to learn from his sister’s experience.
Spencer has also spoken about his relationship with Prince Harry and Prince William, saying he hopes the brothers eventually resolve their differences. He has maintained that his memoir was written to tell his own memories of Diana and correct what he believes are inaccuracies surrounding her story.
Meanwhile, Meghan has continued developing As Ever as a lifestyle business. The brand has promoted products ranging from food items to home and lifestyle goods, making product announcements an important part of her public profile outside royal duties.
The timing of the bookmark announcement has nevertheless created a fresh wave of discussion because Diana remains one of the most closely followed figures in modern royal history. Spencer’s memoir has revived interest in her life, her relationship with Charles and the events surrounding her death.
For Meghan, the latest criticism adds to the continuing debate surrounding her commercial activities and her connection to the wider royal story. The “cashing in” accusation remains a commentary from critics rather than an established fact, and Meghan has not publicly stated that the product relaunch was connected to Spencer’s memoir.
Key Takeaways:
- Meghan Markle has faced criticism over the timing of a new As Ever product relaunch.
- Her company announced the return of its Italian leather bookmarks as Earl Spencer’s memoir was making headlines.
- Earl Spencer’s Swan Song: Diana, My Sister focuses on his late sister, Princess Diana.
- The memoir has attracted major attention because of Spencer’s claims about King Charles and Diana’s final years.
- Meghan has not publicly said that the bookmark relaunch was connected to Spencer’s book.
