London, UK – A firestorm of condemnation has engulfed Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, after she launched her new “As Ever” rosé wine on what would have been Princess Diana’s birthday. Royal experts and commentators alike have lambasted the move as “appalling,” “sickening,” and “twisted,” alleging it’s a calculated effort to provoke Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and shamelessly profit from the late Princess of Wales’s tragic legacy. This latest controversy is amplified by revelations of alleged “stalking behaviour” directed at Catherine and an intriguing development suggesting a potential thawing in the frosty relations between the Sussexes and the Royal Family.
The ‘Despicable’ Rosé: A ‘Tribute’ That Tastes Like Treachery
The decision to debut a Napa Valley rosé on Princess Diana’s birthday, a date synonymous with her untimely death in a car crash involving a drunk driver, has been met with widespread incredulity and disgust. Royal biographer Angela Levin, appearing on “Outspoken,” minced no words: “I’m absolutely appalled. I think the one thing that comes to my head straight away is that she’s got a wonderful way of getting people to try to buy her wine if they don’t realise that to do this about a drunk driver is horrendous.”
The outrage intensified with reports that Meghan’s team briefed Hello! magazine, framing the launch as a “loving tribute” to her late mother-in-law. “This is astonishing, right?” remarked the show’s host, “And she knew what she was doing because her people briefed it to Hello magazine. This was not some coincidence. And that’s what I find so despicable and low about it.”
Critics highlighted the blatant insensitivity, especially given the wine’s 14.5% alcohol content and the high incidence of drunk driving incidents over holiday weekends. The product itself, described as “tacky rosé that no doubt taste like rubbish,” is being sold in mandatory three-bottle bundles for a cool $90, plus an additional $20 for shipping, a pricing strategy labelled “greedy” and a “rip-off” by the Royal News Network. The suggestion that this is a “thoughtfully curated” blend by the Duchess, despite coming from a vineyard known for producing celebrity white-label wines like Barry Manilow’s, has been dismissed as “actual nonsense” and an attempt to “make herself look better far better than she is.”
‘Psycho Stalker Strikes Again’: Obsessive Copycat Claims
Beyond the wine controversy, new allegations have surfaced regarding Meghan’s alleged “very weird and obsessive stalking of Catherine, the Princess of Wales.” Commentators pointed to a startling pattern of Meghan launching products seemingly “inspired by” or mimicking Catherine’s preferences.
One glaring example cited is Meghan’s limited edition orange blossom honey. This immediately drew comparisons to Catherine’s well-known favourite perfume, Joe Malone London Orange Blossom Cologne, which she even had scented candles of at her wedding. “Can we talk about how one of Catherine’s favourite perfumes is Joe Malone orange blossom and Megan releases orange blossom honey?” questioned Megan’s Mold on X, concluding, “The psycho stalker strikes again.”
Angela Levin strongly supported this assertion: “First, for a long time, I’ve thought that she’s so jealous about her… She wants to copy her and take some of what she’s like onto herself. So whether it’s perfume or whether it’s food or whatever it is, clothes, she’s there now.”
Levin took it a step further, suggesting Meghan’s actions are a deliberate attempt to “drive Princess mad.” She elaborated, “She wants to make her so angry that every time she’s coming out with something, she’s coming out with something as well. And it can make you feel very strange as if someone’s following you and watching you… It’s painful because you don’t know where they are. You don’t know what you’re seeing.” This calculated torment, Levin believes, is aimed at making Catherine’s “life as uncomfortable and as hateful and as as she can.”
A Desperate Olive Branch? James Holt’s ‘Sneaky’ Return Sparks Speculation
Amidst the swirling controversies, a significant development involving James Holt, Harry and Meghan’s “right-hand man” and former executive director of Archwell, has ignited intense speculation about a potential reconciliation with the Royal Family. The Daily Mail revealed that Holt has been “liking several royal family related LinkedIn posts,” including praising the work of Jason Knauf, Prince William’s aide, who famously exposed Meghan Markle’s alleged bullying of staff. Holt has also “repeatedly celebrated the work of a senior aid to King Charles, Helen Cook.”
This seemingly out-of-character behaviour by someone described as “slavishly loyal” to the Sussexes, coupled with reports that Holt may have “recently moved back to the UK from California for family reasons” after five years in North America, has led to two main theories:
A Fallout with the Sussexes:
- Holt has genuinely distanced himself from Harry and Meghan.
A Covert Diplomatic Mission:
- He has been sent back to the UK by the Sussexes to “negotiate the reconciliation between the Sussex’s and King Charles.” This theory suggests Holt is being “a little bit sneaky on social media” to “try and say, ‘Oh, no, no, no. I’m in your camp. You know, I’m not in Harry and Megan’s camp.'”
Angela Levin leans heavily towards the latter, believing there’s a “desperate” need for Harry and Meghan to “come back to the UK and get involved with the royal family.” She asserts that the Sussexes are attempting to “put pressure on the royal family” and that Holt’s return is an attempt to “sweep up” the past issues, including the bullying allegations, which she believes he “is not going to do.” Levin firmly concludes that the Sussexes should not be readmitted into the working Royal Family due to their past behaviour and perceived agenda to “take stuff that she can then sell.”
Celebrities Wake Up: Misha Paris Slams Racism Claims
In a refreshing turn for royal commentators, British singer Misha Paris, a black artist with decades of experience and personal connections to the Royal Family, has publicly refuted Meghan’s claims of racism within the monarchy. Speaking to Richard Eden of the Daily Mail, Paris stated, “I met Harry many times at the polo back in the day, lovely guy. I’ve never met Megan but I don’t agree with her that the royal family is racist. Not from what I have experienced.”
Paris went on to advise, “I don’t know if it’s helpful to call out people that you think are racist. You’re perpetuating the hate. Let it go.” This powerful statement from a prominent black figure who has “known the royal family personally” has been hailed as the “ultimate slapdown” of Meghan’s “fake claims of racism,” offering a much-needed counter-narrative to the prevailing Sussex rhetoric. Paris also echoed a broader sentiment, stating, “We have to get to a point where we stop moaning. Don’t moan. I wake up every morning and I’m so grateful to be here.”
The End of an Era: Royal Train Decommissioned
In other royal news, King Charles III has reportedly decided to decommission the royal train, a symbol of a bygone era. Used only twice in the past year, the decision, though sad for many, is a pragmatic one due to its immense cost. The train, which hasn’t had a new carriage since 1986, costs £91 million cash to maintain. This follows the fate of the royal yacht Britannia, now a popular tourist attraction. While a historic relic, the train’s operational cost makes it economically inefficient. Queen Camilla, who reportedly “hates flying” and “even hates helicopters more,” might be particularly affected, especially with the purchase of two new shared helicopters. The train’s decommissioning marks a further step in the monarchy’s adaptation to modern realities, even as Meghan Markle continues to face scrutiny for allegedly “polluting the environment” by having her “scam jam” manufactured 2,000 miles from Montecito.
The ongoing saga of the Sussexes continues to unfold, leaving the public to ponder the true motivations behind their actions and the potential repercussions for the future of the monarchy.