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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Cruel' Meghan launching her rosé on Diana's birthday is scheme to hijack Harry's mum's legacy, expert slams
MEGA SHOW 'Cruel' Meghan launching her rosé on Diana's birthday is scheme to hijack Harry's mum's legacy, expert slams A ROYAL expert has slammed Meghan Markle's decision to launch her rose wine on Princess Diana's birthday as a "cruel" way to hijack Prince Harry's mum's legacy. The 2023 Napa Valley Rosé went on sale on Tuesday at around 4pm UK time via a new wine section on Meg's As Ever website. Advertisement 8 Meghan's new Rosé costs $30 (£21) a bottle 8 But Meghan's timing decision has been criticised by a royal expert Credit: Getty 8 Princess Diana in Hong Kong in 1989 Credit: Getty Images - Getty Meghan's new Rosé will set back punters $30 a bottle and she now plans to bring out a sparkling wine. But now, a royal expert has slammed the timing of the wine's release, which is said to "capture the essence of sun-drenched outdoor moments". Royal reporter and podcaster Kinsey Schofield claims that the release of the beverage on the late Princess Diana's birthday has "struck a nerve" with those in the royal household. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Schofield claimed: "As Ever appears to be the latest attempt to stake a claim in the oversaturated lifestyle market. Advertisement "Still, this launch has struck a very specific nerve, not just because of what the product is, but because when it was released, July 1, Princess Diana's birthday. "A source close to the royal household told me, it's not lost on Prince William that Meghan has launched an alcohol brand on his mother's birthday, the very mum he lost in a drink driving tragedy. "When I asked if there was anger at Meghan for using Diana's birthday to promote her commercial products, my source replied: 'It's what he's come to expect from her'. "He doesn't think much of her." Advertisement The beverage, priced at more than £65 for a minimum three-bottle order, had only appeared to be available for US customers to buy, with shipping addresses limited to America. A half case costs $159 (£115) and a full case will set you back a whopping $300 (£218). Why has Thomas Markle NEVER met Harry? There can only be 3 reasons - and 3rd is bad news for Meg The wine went on sale at 4pm UK time, but the site was updated less than hour later to signal stocks were sold out. But Schofield claims that "timing an alcohol launch to Diana's birthday wasn't just a misstep, it was borderline cruel". Advertisement The royal podcaster said: "You have to sit at home, you have to sit and think, what is Prince Harry thinking at home today? "As Meghan is doing victory laps around the kitchen, excited for this launch, Harry is still thinking about the mother he lost, the mother that he loved, the mother that he talks to us about constantly. "This is still a tough day for Prince Harry too. Let's be honest, Meghan has spent years framing herself as the spiritual successor to Diana." Schofield added: "I was once told by a royal family source that Beatrice, I believe this was at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, overheard Meghan tell Prince Harry that Diana spoke to her during her yoga session that morning. Advertisement "I feel like Meghan has hijacked or attempted to hijack this woman's legacy, to the point where Meghan is so important that Diana is speaking to her from the other side of the yoga mat. 8 Kinsey Schofield has weighed in on the latest release Credit: The Sun 8 The release on Diana's birthday has drawn criticism Credit: Getty 8 The rose is being flogged on new website - where more booze will be added Advertisement "So to claim ignorance here doesn't hold up. It wasn't just insensitive. "It felt like a betrayal of the very narrative she's working so hard to craft." Schofield said: "I think Diana's death remains one of the most heartbreaking and symbolic moments in modern royal history. "Linking that memory, whether intentionally or accidentally, to a commercial product, especially one tied to alcohol, feels like a profound misjudgement. Advertisement "There are 363 other days to launch a wine or an alcohol brand. Choosing this one, even if unintentional, speaks volumes." 'TONE DEAF' Schofield also claimed that her source in the royal household said that William and Catherine have been "quite good at ignoring the Sussexes". However, it is claimed that anything to do with Wills mother is still a "tender spot", according to the source. Schofield added: "To launch an alcohol brand on Diana's birthday, it felt pointed, or at the very least, shockingly tone deaf. Advertisement "Privately, there is hope within the family that Harry and Meghan will eventually thrive in the business world, not out of affection, but out of strategy. "The thinking goes, if they're secure and financially stable, maybe the public criticism towards the palace and media outbursts will subside." The new wine is being flogged on new website - where more booze will be added. The Rosé is described by As Ever as "a pale blush wine offers a roundness and depth of flavor that is complemented by gentle minerality and soft notes of stone fruit with a lasting finish". Advertisement They claim the tipple is an "As ever blend" which includes "Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah varietals". While the taste is described as "sophisticated, dry, and refreshing, it is designed for summer's best moments – from lunches that turn into dinners and sun-drenched weekends where the only thing louder than the music is the laughter". It comes as Meghan is also set to reveal a sparkling wine among new wine varieties. 8 Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry at Thorpe Park when the boys were growing up Credit: Getty Advertisement
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has said her latest venture is all about celebration
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has said her latest venture is all about celebration. The mum-of-two, 43, has been busy launching products under her As Ever brand label, and she made the remarks as she unveiled a new $30-a-bottle Rosé from California's Napa Valley. Meghan told fans: 'This blend captures the essence of celebration, inviting wine lovers to toast all the moments that matter most – both big and small.' The duchess launched her 2023 Napa Valley Rosé through a new wine section of her lifestyle brand's website, It is being sold at $30 (£21) per bottle, with discounts for larger purchases — a three-pack for $90 (£65), a half case for $159 (£115), or a full case for $300 (£218). Meghan is also preparing to release a sparkling wine under the same As Ever label. The wine is described on the site as 'a pale blush wine' that offers 'roundness and depth of flavour', with 'gentle minerality and soft notes of stone fruit with a lasting finish'. The bottle contains an 'As Ever blend' of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah grapes, which the site says creates a 'sophisticated, dry, and refreshing' flavour designed for 'summer's best moments – from lunches that turn into dinners and sun-drenched weekends where the only thing louder than the music is the laughter'. Meghan's return to the business world comes amid renewed speculation around her and Prince Harry, 40, potentially seeking a path back to the royal family. The couple stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and now reside in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. But notes newly published by royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith have shed further light on the reaction of Queen Elizabeth II to the couple's departure — often referred to as 'Megxit'. In one passage, the Queen, who died in September 2022, reportedly told her cousin and confidante Lady Elizabeth Anson she was 'not at all content'. According to Bedell Smith's Extra Substack blog, Lady Elizabeth, who died in 2020 aged 79, told her: 'Harry was rude to (the Queen) for 10 minutes.' The notes also describe tensions leading up to Meghan and Harry's 2018 wedding. Meghan, it is said, would not reveal details about her dress to the Queen. Lady Elizabeth reportedly told the biographer: 'Meghan wouldn't tell her Queen Elizabeth II about the wedding dress.' The dress, a Givenchy design with a bateau neckline and three-quarter sleeves, was ultimately viewed by the Queen as 'flamboyant' and, according to the notes, she felt it was 'not fit for a divorcee'. Meghan had previously been married to film producer Trevor Engelson. Lady Elizabeth also told Bedell Smith: 'The jury (was) out on whether she likes Meghan.' The Queen, according to the interview, was 'so saddened' by the Sussexes' decision to leave royal life behind, the biographer wrote.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Meghan Markle new Rose goes on sale for £20 a bottle ‘infused with joy & whimsy'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEGHAN'S new Rosé will set back punters $30 a bottle and she now plans to bring out a sparkling wine. The 2023 Napa Valley Rosé is on sale via a new wine section on Meg's As Ever website. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Meghan is set to reveal a sparkling wine among new wine varieties Credit: aseverofficial/Instagram 7 Meghan Markle's new As Ever product range Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 7 The Rosé costs $30 (£21) a bottle Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 7 It also sells in packs of three for $90 (£65) Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The Rosé costs $30 (£21) a bottle, or in packs of three for $90 (£65), a half case for $159 (£115) and full case for $300 (£218). It is being flogged on new website - where more booze will be added. Meghan is set to reveal a sparkling wine among new wine varieties. But the Rosé is described by As Ever as "a pale blush wine offers a roundness and depth of flavor that is complemented by gentle minerality and soft notes of stone fruit with a lasting finish". They claim the tipple is an "As ever blend" which includes "Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah varietals". While the taste is described as "sophisticated, dry, and refreshing, it is designed for summer's best moments – from lunches that turn into dinners and sun-drenched weekends where the only thing louder than the music is the laughter". "This blend captures the essence of celebration, inviting wine lovers to toast all the moments that matter most - both big and small." 7 It is being flogged on new website - where more booze will be added Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 7 The wine is part of a new range of As Ever products Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
