In a surprising twist of royal rivalry, the Duchess of Sussex is reportedly feeling the heat from King Charles III as she attempts to carve out her niche in the lifestyle industry.
Sources close to Meghan Markle suggest that she believes the King has intentionally undermined her latest business venture, leaving her hesitant to confront him directly about the matter.
This tension comes on the heels of the launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, which recently sent out 50 jars of strawberry jam and a selection of lemons to influencers across the United States.
The timing of this promotional effort is particularly striking, as it coincides with the King’s own product rollout—a $50 jar of honey from his Highgrove Royal Estate.
According to insiders, Meghan suspects that this overlap is no mere coincidence.
“She’s trying to make a name for herself as a lifestyle mogul,” an anonymous source shared with New Idea magazine.
“But now she finds herself in competition with a royal family member.” This unexpected rivalry has added pressure to Meghan’s ambitions, especially since she hasn’t returned to the UK since the Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been living in California since stepping back from their royal roles in 2020.
They notably skipped several high-profile events, including the June Trooping the Colour and the wedding of the Duke of Westminster.
This absence from royal duties has seemingly strained Meghan’s relationship with King Charles, further complicating her professional landscape.
The source revealed that Meghan feels her father-in-law is attempting to steer her career choices, exacerbating her frustration.
She had plans to introduce her own men’s grooming line, but now finds herself overshadowed by the King’s recent launch of a $250 men’s aftershave called Highgrove Splash—something she claims she was completely unaware of until it hit the market.
With the sudden influx of royal products, Meghan feels cornered.
“She sees it as a flood of his goods taking over the market,” the insider explained.