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Meghan Markle’s As Ever Garden Post Draws Scrutiny for Timing During U.S. State Visit

Critics say the upload clashed with royal-hosted events, with supporters describing routine brand activity.

Overview

  • On September 17, As Ever’s Instagram shared a photo of Meghan tending a strawberry plant in a terracotta pot with the caption, “Seasons shift, but the garden stays magic.”
  • The post coincided with President Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K., prompting online claims that the timing sought attention during high-profile royal events.
  • Social-media reactions were split between accusations of attention-seeking and defenses noting that the account posts similar garden content regularly.
  • Birmingham Live reported that Meghan and Prince Harry have not commented on the timing controversy surrounding the state visit.
  • During a recent four-day trip to the U.K., Prince Harry attended charity events and had a private tea with King Charles, then traveled to Ukraine with an Invictus team; ELLE also reported an Archewell Foundation donation of $500,000 to the WHO to support injured children in Gaza and Ukraine.