The Palace Is Not Happy
Meghan Markle is catching heat from all directions after promoting a line of $64 candles that reportedly reference her children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. A Palace source called it an "outrageous use of titles" and the internet is having a field day.
The candles are part of Meghan's lifestyle brand, and while she has every right to sell products, using royal titles to move merchandise is rubbing a lot of people the wrong way.
What the Palace Said
A source close to the Royal Family told reporters that using the children's royal titles in a commercial context crosses a line. Archie and Lilibet hold the titles of Prince and Princess, and there is an expectation that those titles are not leveraged for personal business ventures.
This is not the first time Meghan and Harry have faced criticism for blurring the line between their royal connections and their commercial endeavors. But directly tying the children's names to product marketing feels like a new level.
Social Media Reacts
The reactions online are split, as always with anything involving Meghan Markle. Supporters say she is a mother who can mention her own children however she wants. Critics say she left the Royal Family but keeps using the royal brand when it is convenient for business.
A $64 candle is already a tough sell for most people. Adding royal controversy to the mix? That is either brilliant marketing or a massive miscalculation. What do you think?
