Meghan Markle dragged into fresh row over her project that 'flopped'
Royal Family warned 'there is more to come' from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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Meghan Markle was dragged into a fresh row over her Children's book that "flopped".
The Duchess of Sussex 2021 children's book, The Bench, has been picked out by The Guardian, adding the "picture book might have made a lot of headlines, but it didn't sell well at all."
Meghan Markle's name came top of the list under the category "Celebrities whose children's books have been flops."
Since its release in 2021, 8,000 copies of the book have been sold in the UK, according to Nielsen Bookscan.
Meghan Markle's name came top of the list under the category "Celebrities whose children's books have been flops."
GettyBased on a poem the duchess wrote for Prince Harry on his first Father's Day with Archie, the book was heavily criticised by Times critic Alex O'Connell, who thought it wasn't well written.
He said: "(it) lacks the crucial ingredients for a successful tale for this age group: a good story and a basic rhythm."
Other celebrity children's authors labelled a "flop" included Kieth Richards, Rolling Stones guitarist who released Gus & Me, in 2014, and Simon Cowell, who never released his children's book series after teasing their release in 2023.
The Guardian also noted "Celebrities whose children's books have been hits", highlighting David Walliams, David Baddiel and Tom Fletcher.
In 2021, Meghan released her own children's book called The Bench GettyMeghan has also faced criticism from other authors who believe the Duchess of Sussex didn't appreciate the art of children's books.
Author and poet Joshua Seigal said Meghan didn't appreciate the "skill, practice and discipline" required to be a professional children's author.
He wrote: "These celebrities do not need any more money or exposure, but plenty of genuine writers do.
"Writing for children is an art.
"It requires skill, practice and discipline. I work really hard on my art, and it's quite galling that people seem to think it is something that's easy to do."
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Meghan is reported to have penned The Bench herself shortly after the birth of Prince Archie
PAA second author James A Lyons, accused Meghan of having a "fast-tracked ticket to the front of the queue."
He said: "I sent out 180 queries across three manuscripts over four years. Non-celebrities face hundreds of rejections and not a fast-tracked ticket to the front of the queue."
Meghan reportedly earned £500,000 for the 40-page collection of thoughts and poems about the bond between a son and his father.
Meghan is reported to have penned The Bench herself shortly after the birth of Prince Archie.
Many readers have compared similarities between the father in the book and Prince Harry.
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