As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry embark on their four-day Australian tour for charity work, the Duchess of Sussex has been criticized for turning public visibility into private gain.
Meghan partnered with Los-Angeles-based fashion site OneOff, which allows users to shop outfits worn by celebrities. Additionally, Meghan’s page now includes items she wore during official events in Melbourne and beyond.
However, the move has drawn criticism and Suits has been criticized for cashing in on every appearance the alumnus makes to charities and public institutions.
An insider told radar online“There is a growing group of critics who see this as yet another attempt to turn public visibility into private profit.”
“They’re accusing Meghan of cashing in on every appearance and say it’s starting to look constant.
“People are questioning whether it is appropriate to promote organizations during visits involving charities and public institutions – it blurs the line between service and sales,” the source said.
While the company’s statement revealed that the duchess was “motivated by a desire to help uplift the fashion designers she admires,” an insider claimed the backlash is growing because “it constantly feels like, every outfit, every appearance, there is a commercial angle.”
The source claims, “People are saying it’s turning into a shop window. And you’ll never catch real royals doing that.”
In addition to boosting her wardrobe, Meghan Markle has continued her tour with her husband Prince Harry, asking Australian fans to “call me Meg” and downplaying the use of formal royal titles.
Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex has been speaking about therapy and fatherhood during events for a mental health charity.
