Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 11, 2025 · Entertainment

From Feminist Icon to Lifestyle Guru: Meghan Markle's New Martha Stewart Image

Meghan Markle, a self-proclaimed feminist, has re-invented her image as a homemaker and lifestyle influencer, according to royal experts

ROYAL SCANDAL! Meghan Markle's Shocking Rebrand: From Feminist Icon to Jam-Promoting Homemaker!

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the Duchess of Sussex has traded in her title as a champion of women's rights for a life of jam-making and lifestyle influencing. According to royal experts, Meghan Markle, once hailed as a feminist icon, has reinvented herself as a stay-at-home mom and homemaker extraordinaire!

In a documentary titled "Meghan: Duchess For Sale?", Channel 5 revealed that Meghan's Netflix series, "With Love", is all about sharing her favorite recipes, hosting tips, and interviewing interesting folks. But wait, didn't we used to know Meghan as the fiery feminist who gave a rousing speech at UN Women, declaring, "I am proud to be a woman and a feminist"?

Nick Ede, a brand culture expert, said: 'With Love, Meghan, is Meghan being the new Martha Stewart'

Fast-forward to 2022, and it seems like Meghan has hung up her activist badge for good, instead opting for a life of jam-making and lifestyle influencing. And what's the main ingredient in this new recipe? None other than the Duchess herself! In her Netflix series, she's doling out "tips and tricks" on how to be a better homemaker, complete with fancy cooking demos and interior decorating tips.

But don't get it twisted – Meghan is still raking it in, big time! Her brand, As Ever (formerly known as American Riviera Orchard), has launched a line of pricey products, including her own jam, honey, and tea bags. And if you thought that was the only way she's cashing in on her royal status, think again!

Sources close to Meghan reveal that she's been sending out gift baskets to celebrity pals, complete with homemade jam (naturally) and a note referencing her royal title, HRH The Duchess of Sussex! But wait – didn't Harry and Meghan agree not to use their HRH titles for commercial purposes after stepping down from senior working royals in 2020?

Martha Stewart (pictured) is an American cook and lifestyle guru

The backlash has been swift and merciless, with royal fans taking to social media to express their outrage. One X reader even tweeted, "I thought they couldn't use HRH?" Meanwhile, a royal expert has spoken out about Meghan's rebrand, saying, "Meghan is struggling to be an influencer, Sophie [Duchess of Edinburgh] has influence in ways that really matter, which Meghan could have been."

But what's behind this shocking transformation? According to bestselling author Tom Bower, Meghan's content on her old blog, The Tig, was always a carefully crafted fantasy, designed to sell. And it seems like she's taken the same approach with her new lifestyle brand!

So, is Meghan Markle's rebrand just another example of royal excess and privilege? Or is this clever entrepreneur simply adapting to the changing times and capitalizing on her celebrity status? One thing's for sure – we can't get enough of this juicy gossip!

Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan gave a speech to UN Women encouraging women to become leaders

Like Stewart's many TV shows, With Love, Meghan focuses on 'tips and tricks' to be a better homemaker and host such as how to perfectly cut a pineapple

The similarity between As Ever products and King Charles' Highgrove and Sandringham brands stunned some royal observers

A promotional image for As Ever's orange blossom honey - made by the same firm as her raspberry spread, it has been confirmed

Meghan's As Ever products including her £6.95 jam launched in April and rapidly sold out

Meghan's flower sprinkles, which were one of her As Ever sell-out products, featured in her series

In With Love, Meghan the Duchess corrected Mindy Kaling with her title - a clip which was shared and chastised on social media

The gift basket was sent to Meghan Markle's friend, CEO of IT Cosmetics Jamie Kern Lima, when she had in-laws staying and the Duchess wanted to help out

The Duchess of Sussex launched her 'passion project', a website called The Tig, back in 2014

It seemed almost inevitable that Meghan would follow the likes of Ree Drummond and Martha Stewart  (pictured) who turned their brand to homeware, TV shows and book deals

Earlier this year Meghan opened a ShopMy storefront to earn commission on products through affiliate links