Meghan Markle has recently launched a new website, American Riviera Orchard, and there's a twist in the tale regarding its UK domain name.
While the latest venture's UK domain name was snapped up by someone else, the actual US-based website, intricately linked to the brand, continues to operate seamlessly. However, visitors clicking on the separate UK link, mistakenly assuming it's associated with Markle, find themselves redirected to a page soliciting donations for charity.
The UK domain oddly leads to a landing page for Trussell Trust, followed by a fundraiser bearing a special message for the late Princess of Wales. The JustGiving fundraiser, featuring the message "not Megan, hope Megan wouldn't mind. Thoughts with Katherine," underscores the altruistic nature of this endeavor. The purchase of the American Riviera Orchard.co.uk domain name, along with this JustGiving page, reflects the extent of this charitable mission.
Despite the confusion, someone is making a difference by selling tea towels, with proceeds benefiting Trussell Trust, dedicated to combating hunger and poverty in the UK. Notably, the individual behind this initiative is not affiliated with the charity. Despite the unconventional turn of events, numerous individuals have generously donated over £1,000 to the fundraising page.
While it's unlikely that Megan Markle's representatives acquired the domain, the influx of donations suggests a Good Samaritan might be behind the purchase. Trussell Trust confirmed that they did not set up the webpage and were unaware of the donation site, emphasizing their gratitude towards those supporting their mission to alleviate food bank dependency in the UK.
Sophie Carr, director of public engagement at Trussell Trust, expressed gratitude for the support in ending the need for food banks, clarifying that the charity has no association with the website domain or knowledge of its origin. Speculation arose regarding Lady C's purchase of some UK domain names for Megan's AR venture, raising questions about her potential involvement.
Remarkably, this lighthearted gesture has yielded more significant impact than Megan's endeavors, sparking discussions on taxpayer-funded expenses and demands for indefinite intellectual property rights. As opinions on the couple's financial responsibilities continue to polarize, fans assert their refusal to purchase Megan Marco's strawberry jam, highlighting dissatisfaction with her business venture's lack of tangible products or listed offerings on her website.
Despite the anticipation surrounding Megan's strawberry jam, which was sent to 50 influencers for taste testing, it is yet to be available for public purchase. An online poll conducted by express.co.uk revealed overwhelming disinterest, with 98% of respondents expressing no intention to buy Megan's jam, while only 1% indicated a willingness to purchase, and another 1% remained undecided.
