Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard brand is expanding its product line, and professional polo player Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras has the proof. Figueras, 47, shared on his Instagram Story on Friday, June 14, a jar of raspberry jam he received from Meghan, 42, and her brand. The jar, labeled “2 of 2,” featured a tan burlap cloth over the lid, similar to the strawberry jam jars Meghan has previously gifted to her friends. Meghan’s handwritten “raspberry” label added a personal touch.
Figueras, a close friend of Prince Harry, added a heart emoji to his post. In another Story, his dog posed next to the jam jar. A third image showed the pup beside a taller jar labeled “Dog Biscuits” in cursive, filled with brown, bone-shaped treats and wrapped with a similar beige ribbon as the jam jar.
It’s unclear if the dog treats were also from Meghan and American Riviera Orchard, but royal watchers noted the matching cursive fonts. Meghan announced in March that American Riviera Orchard is her new business venture, debuting an Instagram account for the brand. She had previously closed her personal social media accounts before marrying Harry, now 39, in 2018.
Us Weekly confirmed that Meghan filed trademarks for the brand to sell cutlery, cookbooks, and jarred foods. The United States Patent and Trademark Office accepted the patent requests. While the patents didn’t mention dog food, Meghan and Harry are known for their love of pets. The couple has three rescue dogs: Guy, Pula, and Mia.
“I’ve got three [dogs] in this house now, so we basically have five children,” Harry joked in October 2022 during a conference call with WellChild Awards winners. “Between the three of them, they chase squirrels every day, but they are also emotional support dogs when they’re behaving.”
Harry and Meghan are also parents to son Prince Archie, 5, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 3. The family resides in California after stepping down from their roles as senior working royals.
The move to California caused tension with Harry’s brother, Prince William, and his father, King Charles III. Harry and William, 41, have rarely spoken since the fallout, although Harry recently reconnected with Charles, 75, amid the king’s cancer battle.
Harry and Meghan did not attend Trooping the Colour on Saturday, June 15. Charles celebrated his annual birthday parade in London with William, Queen Camilla, Princess Kate Middleton, and others.
The Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has been sending out hampers to friends, including fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Delfina Blaquier, the wife of Nacho Figueras. Robbins shared a photo of the jam jar surrounded by lemons on Instagram, thanking Meghan for the delicious basket. Delfina also posted a picture of her breakfast featuring Meghan’s jam, expressing her love for the sweet treat.
Meghan first unveiled her new venture in March, launching a website and Instagram page for American Riviera Orchard. She also released a promotional video showing her engaging in various activities, including plucking flowers, baking, and twirling in a black dress.
Trademark filings reveal that Meghan’s brand might sell digital and print cookbooks, tableware, and a variety of foods, including jams, jellies, spreads, and butters. Reports also suggest that cosmetics and beauty products, such as scented oils, soaps, and haircare, might be added to the list.
The launch of American Riviera Orchard follows the closure of Meghan’s former lifestyle blog, The Tig, in April 2017. The blog was a hub for food, travel, fashion, and beauty tips, and featured recipes and interviews with inspirational women.
Royal expert Christine Ross told HELLO! that American Riviera Orchard is a logical next step for Meghan. Before her marriage, The Tig was growing in popularity. When it closed, there was an outcry for her relatable content and lifestyle insights. The appeal of these websites is the relatability, making people feel they could achieve the same level of glamour or elegance.
Meghan’s new venture continues to generate interest and excitement among her friends and followers, as she expands her brand and shares her passion for food and lifestyle products.
