Meanwhile, Meghan’s launched a new business: her luxury lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Unveiled in March with a video filmed at her Montecito home, the brand’s first product—a lemon-filled basket with handmade jam—was sent to 50 celebrity friends.
PR expert Mayah Riaz believes the brand could earn Meghan a seven-figure income within a year. “It seems exclusive, and with reports that a single jar might cost hundreds, that’s not unusual for celebrity brands,” Riaz said.
She added the brand could reach multi-seven figures by next year.
“Meghan was in tears when the brand launched”
Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, was hyped at launch—gaining hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers in a day. It’s expected to sell oils, homeware, and more.
But since then, things have gone quiet. According to royal expert Tom Quinn, Meghan was “in tears” after the brand’s jam was mocked for being overpriced and unremarkable.
“She feels everything she does gets unfairly attacked,” Quinn told the Mirror, adding that Harry believes people are picking on her. Meghan reportedly wasn’t prepared for this kind of backlash, especially about her life in the U.S., which she sees as something to admire—not criticize.
Meghan Markle accused of stealing Kate Middleton spotlight
It’s no secret Meghan and Kate were never close. And after Meghan and Harry left the royal family—and aired their grievances in interviews, a Netflix doc, and Harry’s book—their relationship hit rock bottom.
Now, Meghan is being accused of trying to steal the spotlight again.
On June 15, just hours before Trooping the Colour, close friend Nacho Figueras posted a sneak peek of Meghan’s new raspberry jam on Instagram.
Fans weren’t happy.
“Trying to upstage the royal family. Disgusting,” one user wrote, according to OK! Magazine. Others called it “narcissism at its finest” and said, “Meghan can never outshine Princess Kate.” One even joked, “Who buys jam? It’s just fruit and sugar!”
Source claims Meghan Markle had nothing do to with it
A source close to Meghan Markle told the Daily Beast she wasn’t involved.
“They likely asked for social media posts, but Nacho Figueras does what he wants,” the source said. “His timing was his own.”
They added, “The campaign’s been a hit—and it didn’t cost Meghan anything. The only mystery is, what’s actually for sale?”
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