Meghan Markle may have been riding high in the success of her booming business ventures, but her insensitive move has seemingly caused deep pain to her husband Prince Harry.
The Duchess of Sussex has been focusing on expanding her lifestyle brand, As Ever, and has quickly been adding new items to her collection. After Meghan’s restock and special summer items sold out within an hour after release on June 20, the former Suits star launched her 2023 Napa Valley Rosé on Tuesday.
As expected, the wine was sold out in the next hour from the website. However, royal experts pointed out how Meghan’s choice date for the launch had been rather tone-deaf.
Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, passed away in a tragic car crash in 1996, in which the driver was found to be drunk leading to the sad demise of the beloved princess.
Meghan’s wine launch coincided with the same day as what would have been Diana’s 64th birthday.
According to royal reporter and commentator, Kinsey Schofield, Meghan had made a “cruel” move to “hijack” Diana’s memory.
claims that the release of the beverage on the late Princess Diana’s birthday has “struck a nerve” with those in the royal household.
“I think Diana’s death remains one of the most heart-breaking and symbolic moments in modern royal history,” she said during a discussion with The Sun.
“Linking that memory, whether intentionally or accidentally, to a commercial product, especially one tied to alcohol, feels like a profound misjudgement.”
Schofield added, “There are 363 other days to launch a wine or an alcohol brand. Choosing this one, even if unintentional, speaks volumes.”
The expert pointed out that Harry would have been upset by the move which was “shockingly tone deaf”.
She noted that July 1 is a “tough day” for Harry as he would still be “thinking about the mother he lost, the mother that he loved, the mother that he talks to us about constantly”. Meanwhile, Meghan would be “excited” for her launch, a sharp contrast.