Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Swing Into Controversy: Meghan's 'Copycat' Move Ignites Feud with Kate

Meghan Markle pictured on a swing, wearing a yellow puff-sleeved dress as she teased her most recent As Ever launch

Meghan Markle's Latest Scandal: 'Royal Copycat' Accused of Plagiarizing Princess Catherine's Iconic Garden Photo!

In a shocking turn of events, Meghan Markle has been accused of copying yet another iconic moment from her royal rival, Princess Catherine! The Duchess of Sussex recently shared a photo on the As Ever Instagram account featuring herself grinning on a swing in a sunny garden, captioned "No more sleeps". But eagle-eyed fans quickly pointed out that the pose and setting bear an uncanny resemblance to a picture taken of Princess Kate at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2019!

The plot thickens! Meghan's snap seems eerily reminiscent of Princess Catherine's own photo, which showcased her playful side as she recaptured her tomboy childhood on a rope swing. The Princess of Wales' design for the "Back To Nature" garden was inspired by the magic of childhood and promoted the benefits of being outdoors. It's no wonder that fans are calling Meghan out for yet another case of 'royal copycat-ism'!

Princess Kate as the Chelsea Flower Show on a rope swing slung in 2019

But wait, there's more! This latest scandal comes hot on the heels of accusations that Meghan is "gaming" her fans after nearly all her new As Ever products sold out within minutes - again! The Duchess of Sussex released a video saying she was stunned by the response, claiming that her team had worked tirelessly to ensure they had ample stock. But some fans are skeptical, with one social media user posting: "She is playing the 'sold out' game and thinking we're all stupid. You fool no one Meghan Markle!"

Another fan wrote: "Wait, the only new thing she dropped was the apricot spread. WT*. And it sold out after 20 minutes. Meghan must think people are really stupid." Meanwhile, a third commenter added: "Wow, they have super small quantities. The apricot and tea already sold out."

Meghan's latest products include a rose wine, which will be available from July 1, as well as an orange blossom honey and an apricot spread. But fans are left wondering if the sudden sell-out is due to genuine demand or clever marketing tactics.

Meghan shared in a video on her Instagram story that her team had made sure this time they had more stock

The question on everyone's lips: Is Meghan Markle a master manipulator or simply a victim of her own hype? Only time will tell!


Additional Research by The Scholarly Note

The Duchess of Sussex's TV show 'With Love, Meghan' came out on Netflix on March 4

Meghan's As Ever brand has been making waves since its launch in April, with fans going wild for the duchess' new products. But some critics are calling foul on Meghan's marketing strategies.

As we reported earlier this year, Meghan's first batch of As Ever products sold out in just 45 minutes! Many speculated that the sudden sell-out was due to clever marketing and limited stock, rather than genuine demand. Fast-forward to today, and it seems that Meghan is at it again!

In a video announcing her new products, Meghan touted her team's hard work in ensuring they had ample stock. But fans are left wondering if this latest 'sell-out' is just more smoke and mirrors.

The Duchess drinks wine with chef Alice Waters during her Netflix show With Love, Meghan

The Scholarly Note will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned!

Apricot spread

A promotional image for the As Ever orange blossom honey which was launched by Meghan

The official photograph for the orange blossom honey which is another new As Ever product

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Time100 summit in New York City on April 23