Meghan Expands As Ever with Archie and Lilibet Tribute as Critics Mock the Brand Push

About this episode

The episode discusses Meghan Markle's brand expansion and the criticism surrounding it, featuring insights from an Australian reporter and commentary from John Oliver.

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever expands into candles, fragrance and gifting, with new products inspired by Archie and Lilibet as the Duchess deepens the personal side of the brand. Critics, however, are pouncing, with questions about using the children in the rollout and more sharp commentary from the press. We also hear from an Australian reporter who spent four days covering Harry and Meghan up close, plus John Oliver’s blunt new verdict on the Royal Family and Prince Andrew. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network. A new season of King William is available now. Our r oyal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free. Royal Books: Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

People in this episode

Guest: Australian Reporter

Topics covered

• Meghan Markle
• lifestyle brand
• candles
• fragrance
• gifting
• Archie
• Lilibet
• critics
• Royal Family
• John Oliver

Keywords

• brand push
• Royal Family gossip
• press commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Lilibet, Archie, candles, fragrance, gifting

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