Oh, dear Meghan, what escapade have you found yourself entangled in this time? In the newest installment of "Megan Does America," our beloved Duchess of Sussex has stumbled into a controversy that would have Scott Fortnum and Mason spitting out their tea in disbelief.
The accusation? Meghan seems to have embarked on a game of "Anything You Can Do, I Can Sell Better," featuring none other than High Grove Gardens' exclusive products. Yes, you heard correctly. Meghan stands accused of indulging in a bit of "Faking it Till She Makes it," peddling look-alike goodies on Instagram of all places.
It appears Meghan deemed it fitting to grace us mere mortals with her presence through the guise of a new luxury brand, American Riviera Orchard. The launch, as expected, was accompanied by an Instagram video showcasing Meghan prancing around her obscenely lavish kitchen, showcasing her adeptness at pretending to be relatable.
However, Lin Carrot from Pressbox PR couldn't help but point out the glaringly obvious question: who truly possesses a kitchen like that? And more importantly, who in their right mind would splurge on these luxury homemade products, likely to cost an arm and a leg? It's as if Meghan resides in her own bubble, oblivious to the struggles of everyday folks, who are grappling with affording basic groceries, let alone fancy oils and jams.
Yet, Meghan has never been one to shy away from a challenge, even if it entails alienating her entire potential customer base. The wealthy elite are preoccupied with their own indulgences, scarcely bothered by Meghan's culinary escapades. Meanwhile, the common folk are hardly clamoring for a taste of royalty, particularly when it entails extravagant splurges not on their shopping lists.
However, the plot thickens as eagle-eyed internet sleuths have noticed a striking resemblance between Meghan's purported exclusive products and those offered by High Grove Gardens, available at Fortnum and Mason in London. It appears Meghan isn't merely stepping on toes; she's executing a full-blown tap dance routine. Biscuits, jams, cookware—sounds like the Duchess has embarked on a copying spree, and Fortnum and Mason are having none of it.
Let's face it—Meghan sees herself as a jack of all trades, a Renaissance woman for the modern age. Yet, this particular venture seems poised for disaster. Imagine the chaos when customers begin returning their luxury purchases upon realizing they could procure the authentic items from Fortnum and Mason, sans the Duchess's markup.
Not to mention, Fortnum and Mason hold not one, but two Royal Warrants bestowed by the highest echelons of the royal family. Meghan, on the other hand, may have to settle for self-appointing herself the title of Duchess of Knockoffs in her American Dreamland. When it comes to competing with the big guns, Meghan's latest endeavor seems less about hitting the mark and more about missing it by a royal mile.
