King Charles III has effectively taken back the little power he once gave to Meghan Markle, as the Monarch did not disappoint or surprise anyone with his latest strike against her abuse of his kindness and generosity.
Moving full speed ahead with her Mother’s Day launch of various products, Meghan Markle has turned heads, ruffled feathers, and caused a stir within the palace walls.
Unlike the fun and silly “jam wars” with King Charles, this current situation is no laughing matter. His Majesty was swift with a bitter rebuttal of Meghan Markle’s inappropriate usage of the titles granted to her and her children.
The “Mother’s Day” Collection: Candles, Birthdates, and Scents
This week, the As Ever brand released two new candles. The candles are inspired by Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and they are numbered in order of their birthdates.
The press release and announcement boast that the children are the inspiration behind the scented candles:
* Signature Candle No. 50that 6 (Prince Archie): Inspired by his May 6 birthday, featuring notes of ginger, neroli, and cashmere.
* Signature Candle No. 604 (Princess Lilibet): Inspired by her June 4 birthday, featuring notes of amber, water lily, and santal. The candles are priced at $64 each.
Royal Outrage: Baffling Breaches of the 2020 Agreement
Royal insiders close to King Charles and the heir, Prince William, are outraged by Meghan’s decision to keep using these titles to make money. It appears as though she is provoking the King to remove these titles once and for all, just as they did for Prince Andrew. They feel Markle is taking advantage of their generosity to allow the children to inherit the titles when the parents are no longer working royals.
A palace source called the sales pitch: “An outrageous use of their titles.” The insider went on to explain that the late Queen Elizabeth II never intended for the Sussex family to profit from the HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) titles.
King Charles and especially Prince William find it baffling that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to have forgotten that they famously agreed never to use those titles in public after stepping down as working royals back in 2020.
The Trademark Trap: Safeguarding Or Selling?
The royals in London are furious that they have trademarked Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s names, leading many to wonder whether they have more businesses or products to launch in the future.
Another source wondered about the trademarks and what will be sold, stating: “It’s not about safeguarding the children — that’s understandable. It’s what you plan to do with [the trademarks] that is the key.”
The Sussex Defense: Tasteful Branding vs. Financial Necessity
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have defended the decision, saying all was done in good taste. While a press release makes clear that one “candle is inspired by Meghan’s daughter, Princess Lilibet,” and the other “by Prince Archie of Sussex,” the children’s names are not used directly on the products or packaging.
A source insisted: “Markle has been ‘very tasteful’ with her use of the children, and has Harry’s blessing.”
The insider further explained that the timing is about the American market, not a snub to the United Kingdom.
The source revealed: “The candles are specifically part of a Mother’s Day line that weaves in something special in honor of your kids … Meghan is a mom and her brand is about hosting and entertaining and family. She’s not parading the children around at events. She never shows their faces.”
The Sussexes, of course, have bills to pay; reports suggest they have an estimated $3 million annual security tab. The source noted: “They have to make a living.”
Do you think the King will finally be forced to strip the titles to protect the monarchy’s dignity, or is Meghan simply a mother trying to provide for her family’s safety?
