The Sussexes, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have been grappling with a series of setbacks in their entrepreneurial ventures, leading to criticism of Harry’s business acumen. Despite Meghan’s efforts to promote their brand, including sending out jars of strawberry jam bearing the Sussex name to Hollywood A-listers during the soft launch of their lifestyle company, American Riviera Orchard, in March, the results have been underwhelming.
Reports suggest that Meghan has not only tried to make a mark with her jams but has also sought to register trademarks for home wares, cosmetics, and pet food. However, she has faced significant challenges in finding business partners to help launch these products. The apparent failure of American Riviera Orchard might be a sign that the couple’s business aspirations are facing serious hurdles.
Royal author Tom Quinn has recently made a startling claim, asserting that Prince Harry has never truly understood what it takes to be an entrepreneur or a businessman. In an interview with The Mirror, Quinn stated, “Harry has been groomed from birth for a singular role: to be a royal. Abandoning that role has left him adrift in the world of business.” He further elaborated, “Harry’s unwavering support for Meghan and her business pursuits has been commendable, but it hasn’t resulted in the financial success they had hoped for. Meghan’s experience highlights that blind faith alone is not a reliable strategy for achieving business success. It doesn’t ensure that one will thrive as an entrepreneur.”
Adding to their woes, a copycat website emerged about a month ago, mimicking the Duchess of Sussex’s business initiative and creating a copyright controversy around American Riviera Orchard. This new online store, which offers anti-monarchist merchandise celebrating diverse experiences and the resilience of the working class, adopted the same name as Meghan’s trademark, complicating their brand identity.
Amid these challenges, Meghan recently celebrated her 43rd birthday. Despite the financial struggles, she received a mix of supportive messages from fans of the Sussex family and unexpected criticism. In an interview with GB News, Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, harshly criticized the Sussexes, labeling them as “spoiled apples.” Although he professed admiration for the entire royal family, he suggested that Meghan and Harry’s independent lifestyle might make them less desirable. Eric remarked, “In every situation, there are inevitably bad actors; even in an orchard, you can find rotten apples.”
In a separate March world-exclusive interview with GB News, Donald Trump himself joined in the criticism of Harry. In a shocking revelation, Trump warned that if he were to win the presidency again in November, Harry could face expulsion from the United States.
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