Friends of Kate and Williams are discussing Meghan.
In the world of the British royal family, there's been a buzz surrounding Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, "As ever," and an unflattering nickname given to it by William and Kate's friends.
The brand, which made its debut with a product range, sold out in less than an hour, indicating a strong demand for Meghan's offerings. A rose wine released by the brand also enjoyed success, although the exact number of bottles produced remains unknown. Meghan herself took to Instagram to express her gratitude to her customers.
However, the nickname "As if" used to mock the brand has caused laughter among William and Kate's circle. An insider revealed this to British magazine Bella, with the news also being reported by the British Express. The friends find Meghan's brand to be laughable, and it's said that they view it as cheap and rushed.
This mocking fits a pattern of mistrust and dismissal that has characterized much of the interaction between Meghan and the inner circle of William and Kate since she married Prince Harry and the couple distanced themselves from royal duties.
The divide between the former "Fab Four" - Prince William, Princess Kate, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle - appears to have become deep. Reports suggest that the tension arises from mistrust, perceived betrayals, personality clashes, and fundamental differences in lifestyle and values.
The reported ban on mentioning Meghan's name among Princess Kate's staff within the royal family further underscores the strained relationship. This tension is compounded by public airing of grievances and memoir revelations, such as Harry's "Spare," which contains critical remarks about William and Kate.
Meghan's confident approach and feminist outlook contrast with the royal family's traditional protocols, contributing to cultural and personal clashes within the family dynamic. Kate Middleton's relationship with Meghan has also been reported as strained due to their contrasting backgrounds and personalities.
Despite the reported tensions, Meghan's brand continues to thrive, selling out products in record time and receiving positive responses from customers. Whether this success will lead to a softening of feelings within the royal family remains to be seen.
Sources: bellamagazine.co.uk, cosmopolitan.com, express.co.uk
Celebrities and pop-culture push the brand's nickname, "As if," to the forefront of discussions, causing laughter in William and Kate's circle, while the brand's products continue selling swiftly, despite the lip-service mockery.
