Meghan Markle slammed for ‘monetizing the monarchy’ after launching Instagram shop to earn commission

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Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.”“Many of you have asked, so here you go! A little shopping to start the week. More to come.

Link in bio ❤️,” the “Suits” alum wrote on her Instagram Story.Markle describes her just-launched page as “a handpicked and curated collection of the things I love,” and notes that she’s eligible to collect commissions from any purchases made via the platform.The online closet featured mostly designer pieces, including pricy linen shirts, sweaters, sunglasses, and handbags.

Most items boasted neutral shades like beige, brown, white, black, and navy blue. While prices vary, the vast majority of the listed items boast eye-popping price tags.

These include a $1,415 beige Loro Piana cashmere crewneck, a $1,350 Heidi Merrick dress, Brochu Walker pants priced at $388, and a gold Maya Brenner Happiness Retreat citrine stone necklace, made in collaboration with Markle’s “Suits” co-star Abigail Spencer, for $500 a pop.Eagled-eyed users noticed that Markle labeled the online store under her royal title, “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex” — just weeks after scolding pal Mindy Kaling for calling her Meghan Markle, saying her last name is now “Sussex.”However, it wasn’t long until the former royal’s money-making venture appeared to rub people the wrong way, as critics rushed to social media to share their thoughts.“Do people need another celebrity selling them things they don’t need at this moment in our country’s financial status?