Meghan Markles new As Ever product launch fueled by a need for fame and fortune: experts

Meghan Markle is restocking her sold-out As Ever products on Friday, and several royal experts believe it’s all part of her plan to be recognized as a royal entrepreneur with a reigning business empire.“Of course, her royal title and Sussex name are boosting her brand,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. “She will cling to this as it will help bring her [more] fame and fortune, which is imperative to her life.She will keep her fingers in many pies and her name in lights with the hope that one or more of her ideas will bring in the much-needed hard cash.”“However, she is not likely to amass her fortune from the sales of basic As Ever treats, however delicious they may be,” Chard claimed.A post on As Ever’s Instagram teased that its bringing back its products and “some delicious surprises.”The brand is known for raspberry spreads, teas, limited-edition wildflower honey and edible flowers, or “flower sprinkles.”Chard made her comments shortly after quotes from royal expert Valentine Low’s 2023 book, “Courtiers,” surfaced online.At the time of the book’s publication, the author claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left royal life because they wanted the “freedom to make money and dip their toes into politics.” He also claimed the “Suits” alum was eager to “earn money for herself,” which reportedly influenced the couple’s decision to make their royal exit.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito in California.

At the time, they cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace as their reasons for the move. That same year, the couple signed a five-year contract with Netflix reportedly worth $100 million.Their Spotify deal was said to be worth between $15 million to $18 million.Low claimed in his book that before the couple left for California, they suggested the i...