Meghan Markle finds herself in a tough situation with investors over her ambitious venture, the American Riviera Orchard.
The backlash she is facing has intensified, and her reputation is plummeting faster than ever before. According to a PR expert, investors are increasingly worried about her brand, and it's not difficult to see why. Meghan is known more for her royal drama than for her business acumen. The expert stated that if they were an investor, they would pull their money out immediately, as Meghan’s reputation has become synonymous with controversy rather than competence.
The situation is made worse by Meghan’s difficulty in hiring a CEO for her brand. It seems no one wants to work with her, and the venture is reportedly gearing up for a relaunch—potentially under a new name. Imagine that: a rebranding so soon into its launch. The American Riviera Orchard could very well become a cautionary tale rather than the glamorous success story it was pitched as. Despite having launched the venture months ago, there has been no tangible progress. No products have made it to market, and the brand’s Instagram page remains eerily silent, as quiet as a royal family dinner.
The last noteworthy update came when Meghan tried to grab attention during Princess Catherine's return to royal duties. Instead of focusing on her own brand, she posted a less-than-exciting promotion for dog biscuits, leaving many scratching their heads. Rumor has it that the brand’s first major product might be a bottle of Rosé. A wine launch? This seems an odd pivot considering previous promotions involved dog treats and homemade jam. Critics are baffled by the commercial logic behind it.
Meghan's public image is in freefall, sinking faster than a Kardashian marriage. If consumers are not buying into her persona, they're unlikely to invest in her brand. It’s a classic case of trying to sell a product that no one believes in. Investors should be cautious—this brand may be going under faster than the Titanic. At this point, Meghan appears to be wearing a metaphorical sign that says, "Invest at your own risk."
To complicate matters further, the American Riviera Orchard name itself is in jeopardy. Reports indicate that her application to trademark the name was rejected. So, not only is Meghan dealing with a failing venture, but she may also need to rebrand it entirely. Investors are surely feeling the pressure and likely considering pulling out before things get worse. The big question remains: How long until they throw in the towel? My guess is, it's only a matter of time.
Social media has erupted with reactions to the American Riviera Orchard news, with many expressing disbelief that Meghan even has investors. Critics point to her lack of business experience, the absence of tangible products, and the failed trademark application as red flags. One particularly vocal commenter mocked, "Rachel Markle was nothing and will be nothing—epic failure!" The consensus online seems to be that no one is interested in what she’s trying to sell.
What truly puzzles her critics, though, is her apparent inability to feel embarrassed or learn from past mistakes. Observers are left wondering what’s going on with Meghan as she continues to stumble into the same pitfalls, showing little sign of growth or self-awareness.
