MEGHAN Markle has been criticised for having a “major” identity crisis after launching her new shopping page for her clothes and make-up.
This week, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a link to a “hand-picked collection of clothes she loves” for commission, which included a £1,068 dress.
Meghan Markle has been criticised for using her kids to sell clothes on her new shopping page[/caption]
Royal experts have said Meghan is having an ‘identity crisis’ in her post-royal life[/caption]
The news was posted from her As Ever brand with a rare snap with Archie, five, and Lilibet, three – and experts have said she was shamelessly using her kids.
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive Show, News.com.au’s Royal Reporter Bronte Coy said: “There’s this real identity crisis. It’s like, who is she?
“She didn’t want the kids to be on display in the royal family, which I think a lot of parents understand to a point.
“But then she’s launched the Instagram, and she’s using the kids, which, again, is her prerogative, but it just kind of falls out of step with what she said previously.”
Bronte also pointed out how Meghan is using her monogram logo with the crown on it for her business ventures.
The royal expert continued: “She’s kind of an influencer. She has the right to earn money.
“But it just looks a bit jarring, having the royal stamp on it.
“So, yeah, I just see it all as a bit of an identity crisis.”
The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson pointed out that some people have branded it “tacky” for Meghan to use photos of her kids to make money.
Legendary Sun photographer Arthur Edwards said: I mean, they’re just looking for more and more ways to make lots of money.
“It’s probably tacky here, but in America, it’s not probably the same.
“In America, it’s all money-driven, everything.
“But here, we probably think it’s a bit tacky and probably don’t think it’s the right thing to do.
But in America, if Meghan’s doing it, and they do well, probably some other film star will come along and do something similar.”
This comes as Meghan is set to launch her new podcast in April[/caption]
In the promo snap for her shopping page, Meghan can be seen holding Lilibet on her hip and hugging young Archie.
Meghan shared the post on her brand’s Instagram account aseveroficial to her 726,000 followers and her personal account which has 2.6million.
The sweet photo is captioned: “Every day is a love story.”
Meghan has also created a ShopMy page which is a curated page of items that Meghan has taken a liking to.
The array of shirts, bags and jewellery are all pinned on her page and available to buy.
Previously Meghan showed a sweet clip of her daughter on her personal account[/caption]
On the top of the site is written: “A handpicked and curated collection of the things I love — I hope you enjoy them!”
She also added: “Please note, some products may contain commissionable links.”
This means that Meghan will receive some cash for any item purchased.
Items on the site include The Alix in Flaunt jeans for £125, the Andy Oversized Linen Shirt for £128, and the Windsor Gown for a whopping £1,068.
Items Meghan is flogging
Windsor Gown – £1,068
Woven Leather Sandal Slide – £595
Cecilia Leather Thong Sandals – £383
Petit Woven Trapeze Bag – Black – £375
Carrie Pant – £232
Storie Dress Linen Black – £271
Royal Signet Studs – £213
It comes after the royal was slammed for using footage of children as promotion for the recently released Netflix documentary.
Footage posted to Meghan’s social media showed the three-year-old Lilibet dressed in pink with “Auntie” Serena Williams.
The royal has kept her children out of the spotlight until now and royal author Hugo Vickers has slammed the move as “hypocritical.”
With the pair stepping down from royal duties and requesting privacy in 2020 he wonders if the youngsters are being used as a marketing ploy.
Meghan Markle’s ventures after stepping down as a working royal
THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures…
- Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives.
- Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan.
- Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes.
- Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand.
- Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans.
- As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam.
- ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items.
- New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.
