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Meghan makes jam: Friends rave as the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand makes its sweet debut

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Meghan Markle (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Meghan Markle (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

The first product of Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has been revealed after friends of the duchess shared it on social media.

Meghan initially announced the brand on 14 March, seemingly named after her and Prince Harry's oceanside California home.

The brand's Instagram page and website went live upon its announcement.

American Riviera Orchard has yet to have its official launch, but reports have stated it will happen in the coming weeks.

The first product from the brand, revealed on 15 April, is a jar of strawberry jam with the American Riviera Orchard logo on it. 

Fashion designer Tracy Robbins and photographer Delfina Blaquier, the wife of Argentinian actor and model Nacho Figueras, were some of the people who shared images of the product on Instagram.

"Thank you for the delicious basket! I absolutely love this jam, so I'm not sure I'm sharing with anyone. @americanrivieraorchard Thank you, M!" Robbins wrote.

"@americanrivieraorchard breakfast, lunch and dinner just got a little sweeter," Robbins wrote in another post.

"Strawberry jam makes me happy. And I [love] your jam @americanrivieraorchard." Blaquier wrote.

Details about the brand have been limited, with the Instagram page only stating by "Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex… Established 2024." The website also has a portal where users can enter their email addresses to join a "waiting list."

Meghan and Prince Harry were spotted at a polo event for charity on 12 April, with the Duke of Sussex participating in the games.

There was also a film crew at the event, getting footage of the polo players.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared on 11 April that they were developing two new nonfiction series for Netflix. One will be a cooking show, while the other will follow the world of professional polo.

READ | Harry and Meghan blend charity with Netflix filming at polo event


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