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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Clarizza Potoy

Meghan Markle Savaged: 'Desperate' Duchess Accused of 'Merching' Princess Lilibet in New Ad

Meghan Markle and daughter Lilibet (Credit: Screenshot from YouTube)

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has ignited a fierce backlash after featuring her four-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet, in promotional photos for her new £191 Garden Tea Bloom Box launched under her lifestyle brand As Ever on Wednesday evening.

Critics on social media platforms like X swiftly branded the move 'desperate,' accusing her of exploiting Lilibet whose face remained partially obscured to hawk the limited-edition product packed with peonies, jasmine, herbal peppermint tea and sage honey.

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