Billionaire Dreams: Meghan Markle’s Ruthless Ambition Stuns Even Royal Insiders
“If you think jam is the endgame, think again. Meghan’s ambition is as big as Jeff Bezos or Kim Kardashian,” warns royal commentator Emily Andrews in Channel 5’s scandalous new special. Just when you thought the Duchess of Sussex had hit her high-water mark-think again. Meghan Markle isn’t content with a reported £60 million fortune alongside Prince Harry. No, the failed podcast deals, downgraded Netflix contracts, and lukewarm attempts at reality TV have merely set the stage for her real hustle: joining America’s billionaire elite, and doing it on the backs of Middle America’s dollar.
Andrews, whose finger’s glued to the erratic pulse of Sussex strategy, claims the latest trappings from the ‘As Ever’ brand are just the amuse-bouche before the main course: a full-blown, Kardashian-style “mega brand” sweeping everything from candles to couture and possibly, the hotel sector. This week, Meghan’s brand dropped its first holiday lineup, all the way down to a candle-dubiously marketed to smell like her royal wedding!
‘One brand, unlimited ambition,’ posts one Instagram user, sharing a video of Meghan beaming in a kitchen filled with her products. The backlash was swift. ‘First she shuns the crown, now she wants our wallets? Come on!’ another commented, as #Megxploitation trends yet again.
Between Netflix downgrading its $100 million blockbuster deal and a short-lived Spotify cash-grab, it’s clear that Hollywood’s original embrace of Meghan and Harry is cooling off. As one PR analyst put it: ‘This is no longer royalty for the people, it’s royalty for profit.’ Does Prince Harry support the hustle, or is he just along for the ride?
Brands, Billionaires, and the Kardashian Blueprint: How Far Will Meghan Go?
What’s the master plan behind Meghan’s ever-growing empire? The Duchess was spotted wining and dining with Emma Grede-the British Shark Tank legend who helped Kim Kardashian launch the billion-dollar Skims brand. Now, PR insiders are buzzing that Meghan’s ‘As Ever’ is absolutely being groomed for an all-out product blitz: think makeup kits, designer wines, luxury jams, and even a foray into celebrity-endorsed wellness resorts.
Rebranding was the first chess move. The Duchess ditched ‘American Riviera Orchard’ in a bid for worldwide cachet by adopting the more streamlined ‘As Ever’ in February this year. The message was simple: Meghan isn’t chasing niche chic, she wants saturation-Beverly Hills to Birmingham. The brand’s rebranding in February 2025 sent a not-so-subtle signal to investors and rivals alike. Royal experts predict this is only the warm-up act before the full Kardashian-style merch-and-media takeover.
‘You don’t become a billionaire selling jam, Meghan,’ sniped one British YouTuber, adding, ‘But you do it by selling an entire lifestyle fantasy-just like the Kardashians.’
Industry whispers say Meghan is actively networking with celebrity advisors and PR giants to lay the groundwork for this mega-brand. Rumors are circulating about hotel chains, couture lines, makeup palettes, and more-making it clear that As Ever isn’t about fruit spreads; it’s a runway to billionaire status. The ultimate goal? To rival Kim K’s billion-dollar empire and put Markle in the same league as Jeff Bezos. Even subtle teasers-like Meghan’s coy lipstick tutorial on Instagram with the labels artfully hidden-signal that a cosmetics launch is likely on deck.
Meanwhile, recall Meghan’s foray into reality TV with the Netflix series “With Love, Meghan,” which premiered this March. The focus on cooking, garden parties, and ‘relatable luxury’ was widely panned as a branding tool too obvious for Hollywood’s liking. Has Meghan learned? Insiders believe she’s just getting started.
Pushing Royalty to Its Commercial Breaking Point-And America Foots the Bill
The move from royal duty to billionaire hustle is more than just a career change-it’s a culture war, and every American shopper is in Meghan’s crosshairs. While her British royalty status once commanded hearts and headlines, critics now say she’s turning it into a banknote-one monogrammed candle at a time. Meghan’s first holiday collection even features the Signature Candle No. 519, scented like her Windsor Castle wedding-a blurring of monarchy and marketing that only Meghan could pull off.
Another critical chess piece: strategic investments in up-and-coming, woke-adjacent brands. Last November, Meghan invested in Highbrow Hippie, a Black-owned wellness label co-founded by her longstanding hair colorist. This quiet move in late 2024 was seen not just as a nod to social activism, but as a foundation stone for a sprawling beauty empire targeting every progressive talking point-from ‘clean beauty’ to representation, Markle knows her market.
‘She’s building a billionaire machine-one virtue signal at a time,’ remarked a right-leaning Times columnist, warning that the Duchess’s American fairy tale is anything but innocent.
Meanwhile, the UK press and swathes of American conservatives are left questioning the ethics. ‘How long until we see “Official Meghan Markle” hotels or brunch spots competing with the Ritz?’ asks one commentator. PR experts believe Meghan’s next ventures will leap from luxury food and wellness into the blue-chip sectors: hospitality, makeup, high-end fashion, and perhaps even streaming content with her personal stamp.
But here’s the $999 million question-can American consumers see through the royal gloss and celebrity schmoozing to the business juggernaut underneath? Or will the Duchess’s ambition carve her a place alongside the world’s most relentless moguls, with loyal Sussex fans rushing to buy every new launch?
With the 2026 midterms approaching and President Trump’s administration steamrolling through to its second term, it’s clear America has no shortage of real power players. But if Meghan Markle gets her way, she’ll be bidding for the top ranks of celebrity capitalism, making the age-old royal question more relevant than ever: Is Meghan after a crown, or just cold, hard cash?
