Yet again, there's another wave of confusion mixed with overpriced products, this time courtesy of a lifestyle brand that seems desperate to convince consumers that spending $20 on tea and pancake mix is a brilliant idea.
Apparently, the assumption is that people are eager to pay ten times the usual cost for ingredients they likely already have in their kitchen. Just before the debut of Meghan’s new Netflix series, a test page for her lifestyle brand reportedly went live, giving a sneak peek at the so-called luxury items in store for her loyal followers. The selection included pancake mix, hibiscus tea, edible flower sprinkles, and a limited-edition raspberry spread—each with a staggering price tag of $25. Naturally, because Meghan seems to believe that people enjoy paying an absurd markup for things they could easily pick up at a local grocery store for a fraction of the price.
In an amusing twist of fate, Highgrove Gardens, the cherished estate associated with King Charles, coincidentally shared a delightful social media post about pancakes on the exact same day. Their message highlighted their own range of honey and jam, accompanied by an inviting caption: "How are you celebrating Pancake Day? Topping our pancakes with delicious Highgrove Royal Garden honey, raspberries, and a dusting of icing sugar. Taste the magic—make your Highgrove pancakes at home with our range of honey and jam."
Was this a well-timed jab at Meghan’s overpriced pancake mix? Perhaps. The timing couldn’t have been more impeccable. Highgrove Gardens, a well-established and respected British brand, was simply promoting its high-quality, readily available products on the same day that Meghan’s untested offerings leaked online. The irony was almost too perfect.
Of course, Meghan’s supporters might claim that the royal family is constantly scheming against her, always watching, always plotting. But here’s the reality—most members of the royal family, and frankly anyone with common sense, likely couldn’t care less about her latest attempt to rebrand herself as a lifestyle guru.
Highgrove Gardens has been selling premium teas, jams, and honey for years. They didn’t suddenly wake up and decide to take a swipe at Meghan Markle. They were simply continuing what they’ve always done—selling quality goods that people genuinely want. And that, in itself, is the ultimate contrast.
While Meghan scrambles to piece together a business model that makes sense, a heritage brand like Highgrove effortlessly demonstrates what real success looks like. It doesn’t rely on mystery price tags, vague branding, or hype. It simply offers authentic, well-loved products, and customers keep coming back for more.
