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The Duchess of Sussex has been mocked online after eagle-eyed royal fans noticed she was holding her jam-making equipment upside down

Meghan Markle has left royal fans baffled by a strange post to promote her latest drop with her lifestyle brand As Ever.

Before jetting off to France for Paris Fashion Week, the Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram oto reveal a new product – a 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand – as well as a restock of her apricot spread and orange marmalade. To promote the launch, Meghan shared new photographs of herself posing candidly in the kitchen of her Montecito mansion in California, using canning equipment to pull a jar of jam out of a large saucepan on the stove.

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But eagle-eyed royal fans were quick to notice a peculiar detail in Meghan’s jam-making photographs, which first appeared on her As Ever website. Taking to social media in droves, fans pointed out that Meghan appeared to be holding her equipment “upside down”, with some even joking it was her “first time” attempting to make the product.

Meghan appeared to be holding the curved end of the lifter – which is specially shaped for lifting jars – instead of the black rubber handles.

One person wrote online: “OMG! She’s holding the jar lifter upside down!!!” while another experienced jam maker said: “She’s using the jar lifter wrong! I’ve been canning for years.”

Many were quick to question that Meghan’s inexperience using the equipment speaks directly against the fact that the jams have long been marketed as being “inspired by the recipe she crafted in her home kitchen”.

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Another person noted: “You’d SO use the back burner and hold the clamp upside down,” while one more fan wrote: “Here’s Meghan acting like she personally cans all the jars at her home. How authentic. Must be her first time. I did the same thing and was corrected by my mother.”

The jar tongs Meghan was using in the picture are traditionally used to safely lift hot jars and cans from boiling water, especially when canning jars at home.

The post comes after Meghan quietly announced her new As Ever wine, just days before heading to Paris for an appearance at the Balenciaga show for fashion week.

Meghan subtly announced the new offering with a coded post on social media, with the caption reading: “We heard you missed us. We’re back…and we brought a friend.”

The official As Ever website revealed more about the white wine, which is the third varietal of wine available for sale from the Duchess of Sussex’s brand.

“Our first Sauvignon Blanc is bright and balanced, with citrus aromatics, a smooth finish, and refreshing versatility,” an official description says. “Crafted for everyday dinners and celebratory gatherings alike, this thoughtfully made wine is perfect for sharing, gifting, and savouring in every season.”

Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke has been a part of the show since it began in 2004, and has seen many changes over the years – but he’s still going strong

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Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke, who will be celebrating his 60th birthday next July, still has the agility of a man in his 30s on the dance floor.

Anton, who has been a part of every series of Strictly since its inception in 2004 – initially as a professional dancer and then as a judge from 2021 – confesses that one aspect of his craft is becoming somewhat of a “struggle” with age.

Speaking to Woman’s Weekly, he revealed how he’s always kept himself physically fit: “I know my body. I have got a good understanding of it.

“I tend to push myself, but I don’t try and break myself. Consistency is key. I feel blessed. People half my age are struggling with certain bits. I’m very fortunate I don’t. I’ve looked after myself and I haven’t been silly.”

However, while executing the steps isn’t an issue, remembering their sequence can be tricky: “Remembering what comes next is a bit of a lottery! That’s more of a struggle,” Anton admitted.

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One thing that keeps Anton in shape is chasing after his twins George and Henrietta, whom he and his wife Hannah Summers welcomed in 2017.

As “slightly older parents,” both Anton and his wife Hannah Summers appreciate being able to participate in sports with their children as they grow stronger and bigger.

“One of the joys of being my age and having children is, it keeps you young,” he said.

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He also shared that his daughter Henrietta is passionate about horse riding, while his son George shows more interest in football and rugby.

The twins are also admirers of their father’s literary works. Anton expanded his repertoire in 2018, launching his Buckingham Hotel series of novels.

The eighth instalment, A Winter Ball, is set for release later this month.

Alongside his adult fiction, he’s penned several children’s books in recent years, acknowledging he values “getting a steer” from his youngsters on what captures their interest.

Anton made a permanent transition from the Strictly dance floor to the judging panel in 2021, following temporary cover for Motsi Mabuse during Covid restrictions.