King Charles’s subtle dig at Meghan Markle as Palace shop posts picture that ‘hints at rivalry’

In the photograph advertising the alcoholic spirit, the gin bottle could be seen placed beside two lemons.

Royal fans were quick to spot the similarities between the Royal Family’s new picture and Meghan Markle’s upcoming lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

The Duchess of Sussex announced her new lifestyle brand earlier this year.

Although she has not officially begun selling any products, Meghan sent 50 jars of homemade strawberry jam to her influencer friends, which they promoted on social media.

Several of the pictures showed the jam placed in a basket surrounded by lemons.

One fan wrote on social media: “We all know lemons go with gin and yet… I sense some rather delicious trolling.”

The Palace of Holyroodhouse shop posted a picture of a new dry gin placed beside some lemons

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Another commented: “Oh this absolutely is trolling! Well done Highgrove. Well done!”

A third said: “Royally trolling,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.

A royal watcher posted: “I always think limes with gin but so glad they used lemons.”

“The lemons are a nice touch. Love it!” wrote another royal fan.

Meghan Markle sent 50 jars of jams to her friends and American influencers with a basket of lemons

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Someone added: “I love British humour,” as they praised the Royal Collection Shop.

A royal watcher wrote: “I love the subtle trolling.”

Finally, a fan added: “So very funny! Something that can actually be bought too!”