Meghan Markle is reportedly planning a significant event to overshadow the upcoming Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 15. According to royal expert Kinsey Schofield, the Duchess of Sussex might launch a new product from her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, around the same time. Schofield highlighted that the Sussexes have a history of making major announcements during key royal events, especially when they are not invited.
In a conversation with GB News, Schofield expressed her belief that Meghan’s new product launch could coincide with Trooping the Colour. “I would not be surprised if we saw American Riviera Orchard launch a product around Trooping the Colour,” she said. Schofield also criticized the timing of the brand’s initial launch, noting that it occurred during a royal health crisis and lacked tangible products for months. “Clearly the Sussexes have not learned their lesson and are eager to play the PR game that Harry claims to resent so fiercely in Spare,” she added.
The Trooping the Colour ceremony is a significant event in the British royal calendar, celebrating the official birthday of the British sovereign. This year’s event is expected to be particularly noteworthy, as it will be the first Trooping the Colour since King Charles III ascended to the throne. The ceremony will feature a parade, a flypast, and the traditional appearance of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Meghan’s potential move to overshadow the event has sparked discussions about the ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family. The couple’s decision to step back from royal duties in 2020 and their subsequent public criticisms of the royal family have strained relationships. Their actions have often been seen as attempts to draw attention away from royal events and focus it on their own endeavors.
The timing of Meghan’s potential product launch is particularly interesting given the recent developments within the royal family. King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William recently marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings with a commemorative event in Portsmouth. The event, which honored the troops who participated in the largest seaborne invasion in military history, saw the royal family paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those involved.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, also reacted to the event by liking a post shared by the royal family on Instagram. The post featured photos of King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William at the commemorative event. Kate’s gesture was seen as a show of support for the event and the royal family, despite her absence due to undergoing cancer treatment.
The Sussexes’ potential plans to overshadow Trooping the Colour have also raised concerns about the impact on King Charles’s upcoming coronation. There are fears that an appearance by Meghan and Harry could divert attention from the coronation and bring past family disputes back into the spotlight. A source told Entertainment Tonight that the royal family is worried about the chaos that could ensue if the Sussexes attend the coronation. “No one wants to see the focus taken away from King Charles with the press focused on Harry and Meghan and past family squabbles,” the insider said.
The source also mentioned that efforts are being made to prevent any private matters from becoming public if the Sussexes attend the coronation. The lack of an RSVP from Meghan and Harry has added to the logistical challenges of planning the event, with concerns about seating arrangements, security, and other logistical matters.
In the midst of these tensions, a recent anecdote about Prince William pranking Prince Harry and Meghan on their wedding day has resurfaced. According to an insider, William tied a ladder to the back of the newlyweds’ car as a playful nod to an incident where Harry fell off a ladder while changing a light bulb for Meghan. The prank was seen as a lighthearted moment during a time of celebration for the couple.
As the date for Trooping the Colour approaches, all eyes will be on Meghan Markle and her potential plans to overshadow the event. The ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family continue to captivate public attention, adding another layer of intrigue to the upcoming royal events.
