'It's giving Temu': Meghan's promo for new honey is labelled 'amateur'
Fans have hit out at Meghan Markle's latest product launch, blasting her new lavender honey marketing as 'amateur' and claiming the 'awkward' glossy promo materials feature 'dead flowers'.
The Duchess of Sussex divided social media with an As Ever post introducing the 'pantry staple' in a series of photos - as well as 'reintroducing' an old orange blossom variant.
One of them featured two jars - one right side up, another upside down - surrounded by a flower, an orange piece and a lone stem of lavender.
While many have enthusiastically put their orders in, excited for the 'summery' new flavours, others have been left unimpressed by the 'bizarre' promo.
Some on social media said 'it's giving Temu', while one branded the pictures 'basic'.
'Meghan's latest As Ever honey photo is amateur hour,' another added. 'Why has she photographed the two jars of honey this way - one upright and the other completely upside down.
'And with a sad, half-dead lavender stalk next to the orange blossom honey instead of the lavender one... It doesn't look "artsy", Meghan. It just looks weird.'
A third said: 'Looks like she laid out a piece of white paper on the kitchen counter, put the honey jars in incorrect and awkward positions and took a photo with her phone.'
Fans have hit out at Meghan's latest product launch, blasting her new lavender honey marketing as 'amateur', and claiming the 'awkward' glossy promo materials feature 'dead flowers'
It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently said to be holidaying in Europe with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
Another felt like it's 'a photo for the product page on the website, not for marketing'.
'And WHY is the NEW lavender honey the one that is upside down?!' they questioned.
Despite the backlash, many social media users have expressed excitement for the new lavender honey, saying it's 'perfect for summer time'.
'This looks exquisite,' one gushed, while another added that it 'speaks to their tastebuds'.
One bottle currently retails for $32 (£24), with Meghan describing it as 'a floral gift of summer with a delicate warmth that lingers beautifully'.
'Our well-loved Orange Blossom Honey is also now available solo, with bright notes and a golden finish,' she added. 'Shop now at AsEver.com'
It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently said to be holidaying in Europe with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Given their track record of enjoying a European break, there are a number of repeat destinations that Montecito-based Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might've chosen to take their children.
Among the options is Portugal, the country where the Sussexes reportedly purchased a second property near Harry's cousin, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.
Also on the list is the South of France, a spot that no doubt brings back happy memories of their stay in an exclusive villa in the upmarket Nice shortly after the birth of their son in 2019.
After their trip, Harry will be in the UK early next month as the countdown to his Invictus Games in Birmingham begins, and he had intended to bring Meghan and their two children with him.
But whether Archie and Lilibet, who have not seen their grandfather since their last trip to Britain in June 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, will be visiting alongside their father is uncertain.
Harry is said to be furious that his request for a review of their police protection was turned down 'at the 11th hour'. He is reported to blame his father's aides - the so-called 'men in grey suits' – with whom relations remain strained.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
