On Thursday, Meghan Markle unveiled her latest venture, the lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.
She tantalized her audience with cryptic posts on a newly created Instagram account and a teaser video, accompanied by the debut of a mysterious website. This strategic move marks Megan's return to her roots before her royal days, as she expands upon her previous venture, the lifestyle blog "The Tig." Insiders speaking to Page Six Style reveal that the brand's focus will encompass home, garden, food, and various lifestyle products.
Sources close to the industry disclosed that Megan dedicated over a year to developing the brand, emphasizing elements that deeply resonate with her personal interests and passions.
A trademark application uncovered by Page Six Style indicates that American Riviera Orchard will offer a diverse range of home goods, including delectable treats like jellies, jams, and spreads, alongside essential tableware items such as cutlery, linens, and drinkware. The filing also includes cookbooks. In addition to the brand launch, Megan is reportedly planning to debut a lifestyle and food-focused show on Netflix, aiming to follow in the footsteps of icons like Martha Stewart.
Before meeting Prince Harry, Megan ran the lifestyle blog "The Tig," where she shared helpful recipes and commented on fashion and travel. One such recipe was a grilled shrimp Caesar salad, which Megan demonstrated on the grill during an appearance on the Today show on NBC in 2016. The then-host of The Today Show, Matt Lauer, introduced Megan by highlighting the uniqueness of grilling salad ingredients. Megan emphasized the versatility of grilling various greens and shared tips on preparing the salad.
Rumors surfaced regarding Megan's relationship with Matt Lauer. Author Kirby Summers claimed that Megan had allegedly engaged in questionable behavior to secure appearances on his TV show. Reports from the National Inquirer suggested that Megan was caught in a secretive dressing room encounter with Matt Lauer following an appearance on the US Today Show. Sources from NBC alleged that Megan and Matt disappeared together on multiple occasions, raising suspicions about the nature of their interactions. Witnesses claimed that Matt went out of his way to keep their meetings private, leading to speculation about the extent of their relationship.
Before her relationship with the British Prince, Megan appeared on the Today show numerous times as a fashion expert to promote her former lifestyle blog, "The Tig." Sources claim that Megan and Matt shared undeniable chemistry off the air, with Matt reportedly eager to feature her on the show as frequently as possible. As Matt played a pivotal role in Megan's appearances, serving as a celebrity consultant, questions arose about the nature of their professional collaboration.
