Since the dramatic car chase incident in New York, Meghan Markle has seemingly vanished from the public eye.
Royal expert Daniela Elzer speculates that the Duchess of Sussex might be busy plotting her next big moves, which could include launching websites, pursuing political ambitions, and even creating a preservative-free line of moist towelettes.
It seems that Meghan is not just sitting idle; she’s preparing for something substantial.
There’s buzz around the possibility of Meghan reviving her wellness and lifestyle blog, The Take.
This move could position her as a competitor to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, a brand valued at a staggering $250 million.
However, it’s worth noting that Paltrow is not someone who would easily welcome a rival threatening her lucrative empire.
Just yesterday, a representative for Paltrow made headlines with a striking announcement to The Washington Post, suggesting that Meghan might have used a questionable business license to profit from her blog—a claim that could land her in hot water.
The Take has always been a personal project for Meghan, but if these allegations are true, she’ll need to clarify a lot before she can relaunch.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has been vocal about his feelings regarding his stepmother, referring to her as someone who sacrificed him for her own public relations.
Such candid remarks have severely impacted the couple’s approval ratings, both domestically and internationally.
Commentator Esther Krakow shared her thoughts on the situation during an interview with Sky Australia.
She believes Meghan’s potential blog launch is an attempt to shift focus away from the negative fallout surrounding their recent controversies.
Krakow pointed out that while Meghan aims to compete with prominent figures like Jessica Alba and Gwyneth Paltrow, her business acumen remains questionable.
After spending years in the acting world, it will be intriguing to see how she navigates this new venture.
While the idea of starting a lifestyle blog may not seem groundbreaking, it appears that the Sussexes are searching for a legitimate cause to attach themselves to.
Given their history of critiquing the royal family, they now face the challenge of distancing themselves from that narrative.
Their previous endeavors have often centered around their royal ties, but those connections are becoming increasingly difficult to shake off.
The couple’s popularity in the U.S. has taken a nosedive, a sentiment echoed by a Newsweek headline that suggested the more they speak, the less Americans appreciate them.
Although there has been a slight improvement in their public perception since then, they’re still far from regaining their former status.
Despite the paparazzi’s relentless pursuit of Meghan, capturing her enjoying sushi lunches or hiking outings, she has not participated in any interviews this year.
The only charitable engagements she has attended were orchestrated by her team and only disclosed afterward, raising questions about her current public strategy.
February brought news that California Senator Dianne Feinstein would retire, leading to speculation about Meghan’s potential political aspirations.
For years, there have been whispers about her desire to enter the political arena, yet so far, no concrete steps have been taken.
As Meghan navigates this complex landscape, it remains to be seen whether her next moves will help her reclaim her image or further complicate her already tumultuous relationship with the public and the media.
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