Meghan Markle unveils a carefully staged new chapter for As Ever with updated Instagram branding, polished lifestyle videos, and family photos from Disneyland featuring Archie, Lilibet, Harry, and Doria Ragland. Critics accuse the Duchess of blending personal family moments with brand promotion, while royal commentators question the timing alongside Princess Catherine’s return to the international stage. We also look at reactions to Meghan revisiting her wedding-day style, Tom Sykes’ blistering Royalist column, and Deep Crown’s analysis of the Sussex media strategy.

Plus, Sir Rod Stewart delivers a surprisingly blunt remark to King Charles after the monarch’s successful U.S. visit.

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