The sheer joy of seeing the Princess of Wales with her loved ones last week was shared by everyone around the world, except one.
Sources say the timing couldn’t have been worse for Kate’s sister-in-law Meghan. The Duchess had just released two brand-new products – a jam and dog biscuits – for her American Riviera Orchard brand just hours before Kate’s comeback announcement.
Friends say the 42-year-old mum-of-two was “furious” to see Kate’s return wipe her new product launch from the news cycle and “steal the spotlight from her”. However, worse was yet to come.
CASHING IN
Not for the first time, the Duchess of Sussex was criticised for trying to “cash in” on another big royal event. She was branded “opportunistic” for her decision to schedule the release at the same time as Kate’s big return to royal duties.
And her PR stunt put close friend and polo player Nacho Figueras, 47, in the crosshairs too. Fans branded the timing of his posts to promote Meghan’s products “tasteless”.
“It’s awkward enough that Meghan is being criticised, but the fact that Nacho has been dragged into the sorry mess will no doubt be causing a few dramas between Meghan and Harry,” spills an insider.
According to sources, Meghan is already struggling with her social standing in Montecito, with Oprah Winfrey avoiding her calls. Gwyneth Paltrow has also made it clear she’s on team Kate by publicly writing a message of support to her.
