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The Trooping the Colour ceremony is a must-see event for admirers of the British royal family. This year, Kate Middleton made a triumphant return after several months of battling illness. Joined by Prince William and their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, the Duchess of Cambridge made quite an impression.
While the ceremony unfolded under media attention on June 15, Nacho Figueras, a close friend of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, posted photos of products from the American Riviera Orchard brand, gifted by Meghan. This action prompted comments from royal experts.
On June 18, a royal expert said that Meghan Markle "couldn’t care less about royal protocol," following the release of these photos. One of his colleagues told The Sun that "Meghan and Harry know perfectly well that everything they do is being watched by the press." He also pointed out that there is "no scheduling conflict" regarding the Sussexes’ official statements.
A public relations expert defended Meghan Markle, explaining in the press that Meghan "had no control over when Nacho posted them." A source revealed that the actress wants to reconcile with Kate Middleton for everyone’s sake. "Making peace with William and Kate would be a huge relief for Meghan on several levels, including improving her reputation".