Meghan Markle's latest business move is a subtle message to Prince Harry, reports have claimed. The Duchess of Sussex is bracing for the launch of her first-ever wine, a Napa Valley rosé, on Tuesday, July 1.
The date is quite significant for the Sussexes as, aside from Diana, Princess of Wales' birthday, it is also the same date the two of them started speaking to each other. The late Princess of Wales, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, was born on July 1, 1961 - this year marks what would have been her 64th birthday.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has spoken about the first time he contacted Meghan after seeing her picture on Instagram in his memoir, Spare.
Harry wrote: "It occurred to me how uncanny, how surreal, how bizarre, that this marathon conversation should have begun on July 1, 2016. My mother's fifty-fifth birthday."
According to GB News, this was Meghan's "subtle message" to her husband as the launch of As Ever's wine "appears to acknowledge the profound significance July 1 holds in their relationship".
However, the latest move did not sit well with several of Meghan's critics, with commentator Victoria Arbiter taking to her X account to share the news and simply comment: "July 1st, Diana's birthday..."
Royal fans followed suit and criticised the Duchess for releasing a new product on such a key royal date. One user said she was "flogging cheap wine" while another said: "She is incredibly tone-deaf." Another added: "Yes, now tacky of Madame Markle to pick that specific date."
Meanwhile, one person blasted: "Meghan needs to stop living her life according to the Royal calendar." However, others were excited about Meghan's new release.
One user wrote on Instagram: "Yes this is what I've been waiting for." Another fan added on X: "Not really a wine drinker, but I may suddenly become one." A third said: "And coming straight from Napa. Love it x her!"
As Ever's rosé is described as having "soft notes of stone fruit, gentle minerality an a lasting finish".
It is said to be a bespoke blend, launching "just in time for summer".
