LONDON, October 12, 2026 — Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, has faced questions on social media following the announcement of a joint charitable campaign with Pakistani Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.
The two shared a joint Instagram post on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl, promoting an initiative aimed at supporting girls’ education.
Under the campaign, all net profits from selected teas and jams sold through Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, will reportedly be donated to the Malala Fund to help expand educational opportunities for girls.
However, the initiative has prompted debate online, with some users questioning the combination of charitable fundraising and product promotion.
One social media user criticised the partnership, alleging that Meghan was using Malala’s name to promote her tea and jam products.
Supporters of the initiative, meanwhile, point to its stated objective of directing proceeds towards girls’ education.
The discussion highlights a broader debate over celebrity-led fundraising campaigns, particularly when commercial products are linked to charitable causes. The campaign’s stated purpose is to support educational opportunities for girls, while questions raised online concern the way the initiative is being marketed.f