Meghan Markle aspires to be a ‘storybook princess,’ and she is perceived as insulting individuals with her guidance on brewing a simple cup of tea through her As Ever line, according to a recent critique penned by someone who previously supported the Sussexes.

The Duchess of Sussex finds herself in the throes of an “identity crisis,” oscillating between her role as a British duchess and a
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According to New York Magazine, a mother is serving her kids chicken nuggets.

In a scathing article, Margaret Hartmann suggests that individuals expressing doubt about her new lifestyle brand—which promotes traditionally British products like tea, jam, and shortbread—are likely quite ‘irritating’ to the ex-Suits celebrity.

Meghan found herself having to clarify (two times!) that tea is made by soaking bags in boiling water.

“Don’t I get her transformation from a somewhat famous person we can easily relate to, into an actual royalty who remains quite approachable?” the author remarks cynically.

As Meghan admits, she’s uncertain about her own identity, and equally unclear about whom her clientele might be. She adds with a laugh that she finds herself oscillating between pretending she has never brewed tea before and supposing that she frequently prepares Champagne-honey vinaigrette for elegant luncheons with her friends.

Ms. Hartmann comments on whether Meghan garnishes her Tater Tots—American miniaturized frozen hashed potatoes—with edible flowers when serving them to Archie and Lilibet, or if she adds them to her spouse’s morning meal instead.

The New York Magazine had formerly lauded Harry and Meghan as ‘made for one another,’ and commended her for advocating women’s rights and combating racism.

However, it has now issued a scathing critique of her new As Ever line featuring products such as $28 (£21.60) honey, $14 (£10.80) raspberry jam, $15 (£11.60) flower sprinkles, along with three varieties of tea that might just as well come from the selections at Harrods or Fortnum and Mason.
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The collection seems to reflect a British influence. However, this contrasts sharply with a recent statement from someone close to the Duchess of Sussex, who claimed that she “never felt at home” in the UK and “doesn’t want to step foot in England ever again.”

Harry and Meghan have had a dramatic falling out with the British royal family as well.
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And according to a recent survey, merely one out of every five people in Britain hold a favorable opinion of them.

In an article titled “Meghan Markle’s As Ever Is Selling an Identity Crisis,” New York Magazine asks: “Just who is Meghan? A skilled domestic guru generously offering her recipe for homemade dog treats, or a beginner keen on learning from her famous peers? A real-life fairy tale princess—or perhaps more accurately, duchess—or a laid-back yet fashionable Californian woman extolling the virtues of Jack in the Box?”

The article delves into her British-themed merchandise and elaborates on the lifestyle and serving ideas presented by the Duchess.

The author mentions that these swung between being unacceptably simple and frustratingly beyond reach.

She continues: “Being a self-proclaimed ‘latchkey kid’ with divorcing parents, Meghan enjoyed grabbing quick meals like Jack in the Box curly fries and heading home to binge-watch consecutive cooking programs on the Food Network.”

The As Ever website recommends that following a lengthy school day, children could be welcomed home with newly prepared crêpes—accompanied by a warm hug and some milk, noting: ‘Perhaps this sums up everything perfectly.’
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’s benefit?’

Quoting Margaret Hartmann about Meghan’s latest ‘Herbal Peppermint Tea’, she remarks: “Meghan found it necessary to clarify (not once but twice) that tea is made by soaking bags in boiling water, which produces a tasty drink suitable for consumption during the afternoon or beside a fireplace. This came across as somewhat condescending.”

However, contrasting this, she offers suggestions for her hibiscus tea, such as preparing a straightforward hibiscus syrup.

The article mentions, ‘This left me feeling stunned. Am I putting sufficient effort into crafting “memories filled with awe” for my loved ones? And how should I go about reducing hibiscus tea to a basic syrup?’

‘Should my dear ones use transparent glass water bottles so they can admire the hibiscus tea ice cubes I carefully prepare, freeze, and put into their beverages daily for an “eye-catching splash” of color?’

Yesterday, MailOnline disclosed how Meghan has delegated the task of promoting her jam, edible flowers, and crepe mix to an online firm that has been criticized by its customers for being a ‘terrible’ business, dealing with products they either do not keep in stock or which do not actually exist at all.

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Her ‘As Ever’ collection hit the shelves in the US on Wednesday, and she was thrilled as they sold out within 30 minutes of being available.

A huge uproar has erupted following fans’ attempts to purchase items, only to discover that these products were instantly sold out or unavailable.

Meghan and her group have delegated their sales operations to Snow Commerce.

The fine print on Meghan’s As Ever website states that the Cincinnati-based online sales company is entirely responsible for all facets of your purchase.

However, MailOnline can disclose that Snow Commerce has faced numerous negative reviews over the past few years and holds the lowest possible rating from what many consider to be America’s premier consumer advocacy group.

A dissatisfied customer has cautioned: “Avoid purchasing anything from companies that collaborate with this subpar organization.” Another reviewer remarked: “Their service is incredibly poor; reportedly, they sell products that either do not exist or are out of stock entirely.”

This followed assertions from reliable insiders who maintained that Meghan stated her items
completely sold out within half an hour
was part of a ‘shared marketing strategy’ aimed at ‘simulating demand’ and simultaneously collecting data from visitors to the site.

As demonstrating a sell-out situation is quite typical for new brands aiming to create an illusion of high demand, one industry source revealed to MailOnline today. They also mentioned about everyone who has registered to receive updates once the items return to stock: ‘It’s clear Meghan has’

all their data now’.

Snow Commerce has made significant strides in the entertainment sector. Recently, it was acquired by the Latvian firm Printful.

In addition to handling Meghan’s new lifestyle venture, it has also overseen online sales for Warner Brothers.
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, Discovery and NBCUniversal.

However, it holds a one-star rating with America’s Better Business Bureau (BBB), a nonprofit organization established in 1912 aimed at fostering an environment of integrity and equity in commercial dealings within the U.S.

An unsatisfied client mentioned earlier this month that they discovered nobody at Snow Commerce seems to care about how customers feel after spending $150, only for their order not to be shipped with no explanation provided. The client stated, “No company has ever treated me this way.”

Someone else warned the BBB: “Avoid this company like the plague!”

A third reviewer commented: “This is terrible; the products displayed on the website do not match what actually arrives.”

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