Meghan Markle's Role in a New Advertising Campaign Ignites Online Buzz
The recent appearance of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, in a new advertising campaign sparked an online buzz. Social media users had mixed reactions to seeing Markle in Clevr Blends' latest commercial, where she was seen working as part of the brand's team.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, at the Variety Power Of Women event in Los Angeles, California on November 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, 42, recently appeared in an advertising campaign for the latest Clevr Blends (a tea and coffee wellness company) campaign. In the video posted to Instagram, the brand's CEO and co-founder, Hannah Mendoza, takes viewers on a brief tour around their headquarters (HQ), where Markle frequently appears.
As Mendoza walks through different sections of their HQ, giving thanks and credit to her teams for their work, explaining their processes, and making occasional jokes, Markle is seen in several scenes.
The Duchess packed lattes, worked on a computer, handed Mendoza a beverage from the fridge, and finally walked out of the building while on the phone, but not before giving a fist bump to another team member.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, during the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany on September 15, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Markle's role in the advert sparked online buzz among the public, who had mixed reactions to what they saw. Some mocked her and criticized her acting skills, with one user commenting, "And still not a good actress." Another person said, "I've never seen anything more ridiculous."
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, at The Fashion Awards in London, England on December 10, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Other people enjoyed seeing Markle in the commercial, said she did a good job, and spoke about how much they liked seeing her fun and goofy side. This supportive cohort of people also complimented her looks. In this regard, one fan gushed, "Duchess is looking gorgeous as usual 😍."
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, at the College Women Of The Year event in New York City on April 27, 2016 | Source: Getty Images
According to a news outlet, the campaign cameo by Markle, a Clevr Blends investor, marks the first public investment she has made since she and her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, left their royal life behind.
Author Omid Scobie says that while Markle has made peace with their decision and focuses her attention on the future, Prince Harry still struggles to accept their decision in finality.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at the World Mental Health Day Festival in New York City on October 10, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Last month, Scobie asserted that the Duke of Sussex still has unfinished business with his royal life, specifically concerning the British press and his strained relationships with his family. While speaking on this, Scobie stated, "With Harry, there's a reluctant acceptance that this is just who his father is. He would rather have that in his life than to cut it off completely..."
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at the F1 Grand Prix of United States event in Austin, Texas on October 22, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Although Markle and her husband have sought financial independence and have essentially left their royal life behind, they still reach out to the royal family, particularly King Charles III. Scobie said even though Prince Harry is the one to reach out primarily, Markle sends photos of her and Prince Harry's kids to the King.