Victoria Beckham Takes ‘Ultimate Revenge’ on Meghan Markle as Bitter Rift Boils Over
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle business flop would be the “ultimate revenge” for Victoria Beckham amid the duo’s ongoing ‘frosty’ relationship, a brand expert has claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have enjoyed a close relationship with David and Victoria Beckham in the past, but in recent years, their bond has become somewhat strained. Reports suggest that one of the reasons behind the rift was Prince Harry allegedly accusing Victoria of leaking stories to the press, which left her husband David “furious.”
This year, Meghan soft-launched her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. However, some experts warn that the business could face challenges in the highly competitive market, which would be the “ultimate” satisfaction to Victoria.
Denise Palmer-Davies, a brand expert and Director at Borne Media, told The Sun: “It is a difficult market to crack – even Victoria has had her obstacles – as it is so saturated. But given their fallout, the skeptic in me wonders if she’d be secretly pleased if it did backfire. That would be the ultimate revenge, wouldn’t it?”
The strained relationship between the two women has been a topic of much speculation. While they once enjoyed a close friendship, the alleged accusations and subsequent fallout have created a noticeable chill. Victoria, a former Spice Girl turned successful fashion designer, has faced her own share of challenges in the business world, making the potential failure of Meghan’s venture a possible source of private satisfaction.
Adding fuel to the fire, the Beckhams’ docuseries, released last October, was crowned the most-watched on Netflix in 2023, gathering a total of 208.5 million hours watched. In contrast, Harry and Meghan’s docuseries, released in 2022 on the same platform, only managed to gather 72.9 million hours watched during the same year. The stark difference in viewership further highlights the diverging paths of the two couples.
According to reports by Express, the rift between the Sussexes and the Beckhams has reportedly left David particularly upset. As a couple who has navigated the complexities of fame and public scrutiny for decades, the Beckhams’ relationship with Harry and Meghan seemed like a natural fit. However, the alleged betrayal and subsequent fallout have cast a shadow over their once-close bond.
As Meghan embarks on her new business venture, all eyes will be on the success or failure of American Riviera Orchard. In the cutthroat world of lifestyle brands, the challenges are numerous, and the stakes are high. For Victoria, who has weathered her own storms in the fashion industry, the potential for Meghan’s venture to stumble might indeed be seen as a form of poetic justice.
While the public feud continues to simmer, it remains to be seen whether Meghan’s business will thrive or falter. Regardless of the outcome, the strained relationship between these two high-profile women adds yet another layer of intrigue to the ever-evolving narrative of royal connections and celebrity rivalries.