Meghan Markle has sparked controversy with her latest Instagram post, as royal fans accuse her of copying Princess Kate’s recent social media activity.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a detailed mood board on Instagram this week, offering a glimpse into her upcoming lifestyle brand, As Ever.
The carefully curated board features an array of never-before-seen photographs, handwritten notes and quotes.
A watercolour painting depicting Meghan, Prince Harry and her late dog Guy was also prominently displayed on the board.
Meghan Markle has sparked controversy with her latest Instagram post, as royal fans accuse her of copying Princess Kate’s recent social media activity
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The post marks Meghan’s third Instagram update this week, showcasing elements of her new brand ahead of its anticipated launch.
Among the mood board’s notable elements was a green star featuring Prince Archie’s name.
Royal followers were quick to point out perceived similarities between the post and Princess Kate’s recent upload, which compared Catherine, George, Charlotte and Louis’s drawings.
One social media user wrote: “Don’t forget, the real reason she posted that was to show ‘Archie’s artwork’ since Catherine put out her kids’ artwork the other day.”
Royal followers were quick to point out perceived similarities between the post and Princess Kate’s recent uploaded
Another fan commented: “She had to get a kids drawing in there. Copying Princess Catherine again.”
The inclusion of her five-year-old son’s artwork has particularly fuelled the copycat accusations among royal watchers.
The controversy comes as Meghan recently announced a significant change to her brand’s name, shifting from American Riviera to As Ever.
Speaking in a video announcement, Meghan explained the reasoning behind the change.
She said: “Cats out of the bag, I’m shocked we’ve kept it a secret for so long.”
The Duchess revealed that while American Riviera initially seemed fitting, it proved too restrictive.
She explained: “Last year, I thought you know what, American Riviera, that sounds like such a great name, it’s my neighbourhood [and] its a name for Santa Barbara. But it limited me to things that were just manufactured and grown in this area.”
