Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle suffered a major blow when her partner made a surprise move ahead of the couple’s visit to the UK.
The Duchess of Sussex’s business partner took a shocking turn by promoting Meghan’s rival days after announcing his business plan with the former. Suits star.
The mother of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet announced the partnership on her Instagram Stories, posting a photo with Hannah Mendoza, co-founder and CEO of Clevr Blends.
“I have proudly supported Hannah and Clevr Blends for so many years now,” the Duchess wrote. “Excited about this collaboration with one of my favorite girls and two of my favorite brands.”
Mendoza reposted the content, writing that “nothing compares to having badass women in your life who lift you up.”
Meghan received some very upsetting news regarding her partner’s latest initiative. An incident occurred at Meghan’s latest business venture, a wellness brand encouraging customers to buy a competing product rather than the duchess’s own offering.
The 44-year-old Montecito resident launched a collaborative “Strawberry Matcha Set” on Tuesday with the California beverage company through her lifestyle brand As Ever.
However, visitors to the Clevr Blends website looking for their Strawberry Jam Cold Foam Matcha Latte recipe are advised to stir in one to two tablespoons of Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves to achieve what the brand describes as a “dreamy, creamy, fruity fusion.”
The recipe makes no mention of Meghan’s As Ever Strawberry Spread, which is part of the joint product offering.
The £45 set brings together Clevr’s ceremonial-grade matcha powder with functional ingredients, Meghan’s strawberry spread and decorative flower sprinkles designed to “add beauty to every bite”.
According to the As Ever website, the two brands collaborated on this seasonal offering because of their “shared love for joyful morning rituals.”
The Duchess has maintained a financial stake in Clevr Blends since December 2020, when a spokesperson confirmed she had invested an undisclosed amount in the powder-based latte company.
