Meghan Markle uses ‘in your face’ ploy to ‘turn a profit’ | Royal | News
Royal commentator Jennie Bond has claimed Meghan Markle is using an “in your face” tactic to “make a profit” following her recent visit to Australia with Prince Harry. While the couple maintains a busy schedule, bouncing between Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, the Duchess has come under criticism for sharing details of her outfit on a shopping platform.
They attended various events, including meeting survivors and emergency workers linked to the attack at Bondi Beach, giving speeches and greeting large crowds.
Although the tour was widely considered a success, the apparent commercial move sparked significant controversy. The Duchess is understood to have a financial stake in OneOff, a “style-led fashion discovery platform” that connects users to items worn by public figures. It is believed that he earns a commission from sales made through the site.
Several images from the four-day visit were uploaded, but one in particular sparked a backlash. One post featured Meghan at Bondi Beach, where she met with victims and first responders following the terror attack, alongside links where followers could purchase the clothes she wore during that visit.
The attack, which took place in December last year, resulted in gunmen opening fire on a Hanukkah event, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more. Harry and Meghan later visited the area to speak to those affected and the emergency services involved. Royal commentators have questioned the logic behind promoting fashion in connection with such a sombre occasion.
Ms Bond suggested that while Meghan had every right to make money off of her wardrobe, the decision to highlight a particular outfit may have been ill-considered.
Ms Bond said: Mirror: “I have to admit, I think it’s ‘in-your-face’ behavior to use every public appearance to make a profit. There’s a case for him to be more selective when sharing his links to clothes. Charities or visits linked to tragic events like Bondi don’t seem like appropriate moments for this.”
Ms Bond noted: “However, there are plenty of places where she performs as a celebrity and I see no problem in encouraging people to buy things she wears and earning a commission.”
The commentator added that Meghan’s current position gives her much more freedom than when she was working as a royal. Having stepped back from official duties more than six years ago, he is no longer subject to the same restrictions and can pursue business partnerships.
Ms Bond said: “She is no longer a working woman, no longer a working royal. She could not be involved in something like that while carrying out duties on behalf of the Royal Family and these restrictions were clearly frustrating for her.”
Still, Ms. Bond suggested Meghan might benefit from further separating her business ventures from her royal title.
Ms Bond added: “It may be wiser for her to rely solely on her own name rather than continuing to trade on it. This would make her independence and the freedom that comes with it absolutely clear.”
