A decade‑old interview has returned to the spotlight, placing Meghan Markle under renewed scrutiny after she once dismissed the idea of selling candles priced above $100 a stance critics say clashes with her current luxury product line.
The resurfaced footage, filmed at the Create and Cultivate conference in Atlanta in 2016, shows Meghan promoting her former lifestyle blog shortly after her relationship with Prince Harry became public. In the clip, she remarked: “There are no $100 candles on my site; that’s so obnoxious… I’ve always crafted it as ‘aspirational girl next door’ you can aspire for it but totally attain it too.”
Fast‑forward to today, and Meghan’s lifestyle brand now features luxury scented candles, with individual units starting at $64, alongside $12 jars of strawberry and raspberry spread. The candle range includes fragrances such as Moroccan mint with cardamom and tea leaves, amber with water lily and sandalwood, and ginger with neroli and cashmere.
The contrast between past comments and present pricing has ignited debate online. Critics argue the clip exposes inconsistency in her brand messaging, with one commenter writing: “Ironically, she is now selling candles for more than $100… your own words can come back to bite.” Others claimed they would prefer to buy similar products from Princess Catherine.
But supporters have pushed back, noting that Meghan’s individual candles remain below the $100 threshold she criticised in 2016. They also point out that inflation and shifting market standards have changed the landscape of luxury goods. Some fans highlighted that high‑end candle brands sell products for up to $540, making Meghan’s pricing comparatively modest.
The debate underscores the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Meghan’s public image, business ventures and the delicate balance between “accessible luxury” and premium branding a tension that continues to follow the Duchess in the digital age.
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