Harry & Meg are the world's most boring and unprofitable couple – everything they do is so hilariously bad, expert says
Esther Krakue, royal expert, labelled the couple as "boring and unprofitable" in the latest episode of The Sun's Royal Exclusive show.
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Esther Krakue, royal expert, labelled Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as "boring and unprofitable"
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Meghan Markle's As Ever products, including £11 jam and £22 honey - went on sale this week
The comments were made about her Netflix partnership, through which she sold products.
The jams were sold under her new company, which had faced a string of setbacks before finally launching.
However, royal experts had criticised her products as 'out of touch,' especially given the prices — from £11 for a jar of jam to £22 for limited-edition honey.
The products were developed in collaboration with the Netflix Consumer Products group.
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Esther Okraku said: " I think Netflix are going to have to swallow the fact that they've invested in the world's most boring and unprofitable couple.
"Spotify realised quite early on and got out early."
The Royal Expert added that she feels Meghan has nothing to lose if her business fails.
"I really don't think the public understands just how little is at stake for Meghan," Esther said
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"Like, who cares if it ever fails?
"It wasn't exactly a passion project."
Prince Harry and his upstart wife must be honest about their money - they've made millions from the royals
It comes after Royal Author Phil Dampier claimed that Netflix is now keen to 'get some of their money back', with the launch of the items.
He explained on the show: 'I think having invested $100million in the shows that they did - and the thing about
'They're going to stick with them for the time being.
'They're going to go for it, and they're going in for a penny, in for a pound.
'And, you know, if they can get some money back with the merchandising, great.'
Previously, Esther stated that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle must be 'honest' about their money, having made millions from the royal family.
Kensington Palace revealed
Prince
William pays the highest rate of
income tax
on his private estate, the Duchy of
Cornwall, however, the amount was not disclosed.
Esther
argued that if some people think the Prince of
Wales
should reveal the tax amount, so should his brother
Prince Harry
.
Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, she shared: 'It's an uncomfortable conversation that I think is completely unnecessary, and I think if you're going to have those conversations, then you might as well have them about Harry as well, he inherited, what, £10 million from the late Queen Mother.'
The Sun's Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson chimed in: 'Again, that's all very secretive. We don't know the exact figures.'
Esther continued: 'Exactly, but why is no one asking him?
'I mean, him and his upstart wife arguably haven't earned that money by any means.
'You know, why aren't we criticising them? Because it's just distasteful.
'And I think we should extend the same courtesy to William.'
What do we know about Meghan Markle's new cooking show, With Love, Meghan?
MEGHAN Markle's new Netflix documentary trailer shows her cooking with Hollywood pals.
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There will be eight 33 minute episodes featuring a host of Meg's various Hollywood friends trying her simple, yet "elevated", food.
A montage of various clips in the nearly two-minute video showed Meghan walking through vegetable patches and fields.
She was also filmed browsing florists, hand-selecting beautiful flowers for table arrangements, showing off her creative side.
The Duchess even tried her hand at beekeeping, fully suited up, as she collected honey.
In the exciting new trailer, Meghan shared: "I've always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it.
"Surprising people with moments that let them know I was really thinking of them.
"I'm going to share some little tips and tricks. I see what colour I gravitate to, and everything goes from there. And how you incorporate these practices every day.
"This is about connecting with friends... I love that we're doing this together for the first time. Making new friends... and just learning.
"We're not in the pursuit of perfection. We're in the pursuit of joy. I have to get it totally wrong, to get it totally right."
The trailer showcased many "candid" moments, from Meghan accidentally squeezing some lemon juice in her eye, to knocking freshly baked goodies off a plate.
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